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Ensalada Navideña

Cultural Context

Originating from Mexico, Ensalada Navideña is a festive salad traditionally served during Christmas gatherings. It combines a variety of colorful ingredients, symbolizing abundance and joy, while offering a refreshing contrast to heavier holiday dishes. Today, this salad is enjoyed not only in Mexican households but has also found its way into celebrations across Latin America, each region adding its unique twist.

MexicanMXside
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
8 apples
30 ounces fruit cocktail
shredded carrot
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 small can table cream
1 can sweetened condensed milk
chopped pecans
coconut
raisins
colorful marshmallows

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans have a similar flavor and texture, while sunflower seeds are more economical.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Mango offers a fresh taste, while canned pineapple is budget-friendly.

cooked beets

🥗Healthier: roasted sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: cooked carrots

Sweet potatoes provide a similar sweetness and color, while carrots are more affordable.

1

Blend cream cheese, sour cream, table cream, sweetened condensed milk, and 2 teaspoons of Mexican vanilla until smooth.

2

In a large bowl, combine chopped apples, fruit cocktail, shredded carrot, marshmallows, shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and raisins.

3

Pour the blended sweet cream over the salad mixture and mix everything together.

4

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

5

Top with additional pecans, coconut, and cherries before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixingchopping

Equipment Needed

blenderlarge bowlrefrigerator

Spice Level:

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Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

Christmas SaladHoliday Salad
Local Name: Ensalada Navideña

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