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Apple Dessert Salad Recipe

A refreshing and delightful Apple Dessert Salad! This easy recipe combines sweet apples, juicy pineapple, crunchy pecans, and plump raisins, all tossed in a light and fluffy whipped topping. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a light and healthy dessert.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 321.8 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Dessert Salad

  • 1 medium Granny Smith apple
  • 1 medium Red Delicious apple
  • 1 cup drained crushed pineapple
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • cinnamon for garnish (optional)

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How to Make Apple Dessert Salad

  1. Wash and chop 2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Gala) into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chopped apples, 1 cup of drained crushed pineapple, ½ cup raisins, and ½ cup chopped pecans.
  3. Gently fold in 8 ounces of whipped topping (cool whip or similar).
  4. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly before serving.
  5. Garnish with extra pecans or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

163g

Fat

44g

Carbs

16g

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