Salads

Old Fashion Refreshing Fruit Salads

Fruit is not only tasty, it is healthy.  Fruit salads are easy to put together whether for a family meal, a potluck, brunch, etc.  Here are two old-fashion fruit salad recipes that are just waiting for you to try and enjoy.  Queen"s Fruit Salad combines different fruits with cottage cheese and sour cream.  This makes a lovely presentation when served in the fresh peach cups.  What a perfect recipe for brunch! QUEEN FRUIT SALAD 2 1/2 cups drained crushed pineapple (1 lb 4 oz can) 1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup sour cream 4 medium peaches, peeled and diced 8 medium peaches, cut into quarters but only to about a half inch from the bottom; remove seed   Combine the pineapple, coconut, cottage cheese, and sour cream together in a bowl with a lid.  Gently toss to coat all the pineapple and coconut.  Chill the mixture for at least one hour. Just before serving, fold in the diced peaches.  Divide the mixture evenly between the eight peach cups that have been readied. GRAPEFRUIT SALAD WITH CELERY SEED DRESSING This is another old Hoosier recipe. 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp dry mustard 1/2 tsp paprika 3 tbsp honey 3 tbsp cider vinegar 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp celery seeds 1 cup thinly sliced celery 1 cup chopped celery leaves 1 grapefruit, peeled, sectioned, seeded 2 bananas, sliced (optional) 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts In a blender contain combine the vegetable oil, sugar, mustard, paprika, honey, vinegar, and lemon juice. Process about half a minute. Stir in the celery seeds. In a bowl combine the celery, celery leaves, grapefruit, bananas, and 1/2 cup of the dressing from the blender. Stir all together very gently. Spoon the mixture into a large salad bowl; sprinkle with the nuts. Serve with the remaining dressing. Yield: 4 to 6 servings Enjoy!


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