Old-Fashioned Creamy Church Fruit Salad -

Old-Fashioned Creamy Church Fruit Salad

Ingredients:

2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), diced

1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained

1 cup mini marshmallows

1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Directions:

Step 1: Toast the pecans in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes until fragrant, then let them cool.

Step 2: Wash, core, and dice the apples into bite-sized pieces. Drain the pineapple well.

Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.

Step 4: In a large bowl, combine apples, pineapple, and mini marshmallows.

Step 5: Add the toasted pecans, then pour the dressing over the mixture.

Step 6: Gently fold everything together until evenly coated.

Step 7: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes:

You can toss apples with a little lemon juice to prevent browning.

Make sure pineapple is well drained to avoid a watery salad.

Best served chilled for full flavor.

Tips:

Chill overnight for even better taste.

Add grapes or shredded coconut for variation.

Toast pecans right before adding for maximum crunch.

Nutritional Information:

⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes | Chill Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

🔥 Calories: ~240 kcal per serving | 🍽️ Servings: 6 servings