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Eleanor's Fresh Fruit Salad Recipe

Transform your fruit salad game! This vibrant and easy recipe, inspired by a mother-in-law's secret, elevates the classic fruit salad from canned to sensational. Using fresh pineapple (or canned in a pinch!), juicy oranges, and sweet bananas, this recipe is bursting with flavor. Add a pop of color with bing cherries (optional) and serve it chilled for a refreshing treat. Amazing on its own or as a delicious topping for vanilla ice cream! Get ready for a taste of sunshine.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 135 mins
Calories 101.6 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Eleanor's Fresh Fruit Salad

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Eleanor's Fresh Fruit Salad

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How to Make Eleanor's Fresh Fruit Salad

  1. Peel and core 1 fresh pineapple. Cut into 1-inch chunks and place in a large, clear glass bowl.
  2. Cut the tops and bottoms off 2 oranges to create a stable base for cutting.
  3. Using a sharp knife, carefully follow the contour of the oranges, removing the peel and all pith.
  4. Holding the peeled oranges over the bowl, section the oranges, separating each segment and letting the juice fall into the bowl with the pineapple.
  5. Peel 3 ripe bananas and slice into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
  6. Gently add the banana slices to the bowl, stirring to coat them with the fruit juices and prevent browning.
  7. (Optional) Add 1 cup halved Bing cherries for extra color and sweetness.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and chill thoroughly. Serve within 3 days for optimal freshness.
  9. Enjoy on its own or as a delightful topping for vanilla ice cream!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

71g

Fat

0g

Carbs

8g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Desserts Salads Fruit Easy Beginner Cook Dinner Party Low Fat Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Comfort Food Healthy 2 Low In Something Citrus Oranges Tropical Fruit Bananas Pineapple Brunch Taste Mood Sweet 4 Hours Or Less