Super Creamy MEXICAN CHRISTMAS FRUIT SALAD | Ensalada Navideña

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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