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Ensalada navideña de frutas

Cultural Context

Originating from Mexico, Ensalada navideña de frutas is a festive dish traditionally served during the Christmas season. It symbolizes abundance and joy, often enjoyed at family gatherings and holiday parties. This vibrant salad showcases a variety of seasonal fruits, reflecting the rich flavors and colors of Mexican holiday celebrations. Today, it is popular not only in Mexico but also in other Latin American countries, with various regional adaptations.

MexicanMXside
20 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1 green apple
1 red apple
1 gala apple
1 pear
canned peaches in fruit concentrate
raspberries
evaporated milk
Philadelphia cream cheese
plain Greek yogurt
sweetened condensed milk
maraschino cherries
toasted pecans

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a budget-friendly option that adds crunch.

maraschino cherries

🥗Healthier: fresh cherries

💰Cheaper: canned cherries

Canned cherries are often less expensive and still provide sweetness.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Sugar is a cost-effective sweetener.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: none

1

Start by preparing the fruits: use one green apple, one red apple, one gala apple, and one pear.

2

Dice the apples into small pieces, but not miniature size, roughly four slices cut and then diced.

3

Add canned peaches in fruit concentrate to the mix.

4

Include whole raspberries in the salad.

5

For the sauce, combine evaporated milk, Philadelphia cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, and sweetened condensed milk.

6

Mix the sauce ingredients until well combined, adjusting thickness by adding more cream cheese if desired.

7

Dry roast pecans if not refrigerated, then add them to the salad just before serving to maintain crunch.

8

Top the salad with maraschino cherries and toasted pecans before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Christmas Fruit SaladEnsalada de frutas navideña
Local Name: ensalada navideña de frutas

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