Grandmas Fruit Salad Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

GRANDMA'S FRUIT SALAD



Grandma's Fruit Salad image

I am a mother of 4 and a foster mother, and we all love this fruit salad. It is easy and fast! I hope that your family enjoys it as much as we do.

Provided by Ms. Mom

Categories     Fruit

Time 5m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (21 ounce) can peach pie filling
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen strawberries, whole,do not thaw before mixing
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks or 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits
1 (20 ounce) can mandarin oranges
3 -4 sliced bananas

Steps:

  • Drain pineapples and oranges.
  • Mix all ingredients except bananas.
  • Refrigerate overnight or several hours.
  • Add bananas just before serving.

5-CUP SALAD



5-Cup Salad image

5-cup salad made just the way grandma made it! Only 5 ingredients needed - mandarin oranges, pineapple, coconut, marshmallows, and sour cream!

Provided by Serving Up Southern

Time 4h5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup mandarin oranges (well-drained)
1 cup crushed pineapple (well-drained)
1 cup mini marshmallows
1 cup sweetened coconut
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • If you're using the lemon pudding, add to sour cream and stir until thoroughly mixed.
  • Add the pineapple, coconut, and marshmallows; mix well.
  • Fold in the mandarin oranges.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours - overnight is best.

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 45 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 15 g, Calories 156 kcal, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRANDMA'S FRUIT SALAD



Grandma's Fruit Salad image

"I can't believe how easy this pretty salad is to make," says Carolyn Tomatz of Jackson, Wisconsin. The colorful blend of bananas, pineapple, pears and peaches and grapes is tossed with a creamy pudding sauce. "People of all ages enjoy this dish," Carolyn notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings, 1/2 cup per serving.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sugar sliced pears, drained
1 can (15 ounces) sliced peaches in juice, drained
1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes
1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
2 medium firm bananas
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, well drained

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 1-cup measuring cup. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, pears, peaches and grapes. Cover and refrigerate. , Add enough water to pineapple juice to measure 1 cup. Pour into a small saucepan. Whisk in pudding mix. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; set aside to cool to room temperature., Slice bananas into a small bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice; gently toss to coast. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. Add bananas and cherries to chilled fruit. Add cooled pudding; toss gently to combine. Refrigerate until serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRANDMA'S FIVE CUP SALAD



Grandma's Five Cup Salad image

My Grandmother made this every year for Christmas when I was a kid.

Provided by Trece

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup flaked coconut
6 ounces sour cream

Steps:

  • Combine the oranges, pineapple, marshmallows, coconut, and sour cream. Stir till mixed well. Refrigerate till cold. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 49.9 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

GRANDMA'S GELATIN FRUIT SALAD



Grandma's Gelatin Fruit Salad image

Whenever I invite my big family for dinner, my grandchildren request this favorite fruit salad. My sons have always liked it, too - maybe the taste runs in our family! This salad is also good for potluck gatherings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups boiling water, divided
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
2 cups ice cubes, divided
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, liquid drained and reserved
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup reserved pineapple juice
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter
3 large bananas, sliced
1 cup whipped topping
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup water and lemon gelatin. Add 1 cup ice cubes, stirring until melted. Stir in pineapple. Pour into a 13x9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until set but not firm., Repeat with the orange gelatin, remaining water and ice. Stir in marshmallows. Pour over lemon layer; refrigerate until firm. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat., Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled., Arrange bananas over gelatin. Stir whipped topping into dressing. Spread over bananas. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRANDMA'S HOLIDAY FRUIT SALAD



Grandma's Holiday Fruit Salad image

I think this recipe came from MightyCool.com, but I'm not sure. My Mom who's 92 just loves it. I've changed the recipe a bit to suit our taste.

Provided by Grandma Joan

Categories     Christmas

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup red apple, cored and diced
1 cup green apple, cored and diced
1 cup pineapple chunk (if canned then drain)
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup carrot, grated
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup dried apricot, chopped in to smaller pieces
1 cup yogurt (non fat, low fat or regular) or 1 cup mayonnaise (non fat, low fat or regular)
1/2 cup dry white wine (I use the pineapple juice from the canned pineapple)
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped (1 tsp dried)
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Place the fruits, vegetables and dried fruit in a.
  • salad bowl.
  • Mix together the mayonnaise, wine, and mint leaves.
  • Pour over the vegetables and toss lightly.
  • Add the pecans and cheese, lightly toss.
  • Serve a scoop of this salad on a plate with a lettuce leaf.
  • underneath as a garnish.

MY GRANDMA'S SECRET FRUIT SALAD



My Grandma's secret fruit salad image

This is a salad all my children and grandchildren want whenever we have a party especially at Christmas and Thanksgiving. they say the holiday dinners are not complete without this salad. They eat it for a dessert as well

Provided by Jeanne Peterson

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cans unsweetend dole pineapple chunks packed in it's own juice drained (keep juice for sauce)
3/4 cups sugar or splenda
4 med. sized oranges (peeled and cut up in chunks)
4 bananas (cut in slices
4 egg yolks
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup corn starch

Steps:

  • 1. heat pineapple juice and sugar in sauce pan until sugar desolves Mix egg yolks, lemon juice and cornstarch until all desolved Add beatened egg yolks, corn starch, and lemon juice to pineapple juice and sugar cook until thickend to the consistentcy of lemon pie mix.let sauce cool for about 30 minutes
  • 2. meanwhile peel and slice bananas, oranges and add to pineapple chunks. add sauce and cool until time to serve. This is also good served with ham. and anything you want

GRANDMA'S FRUIT SALAD BY FREDA



Grandma's Fruit Salad By Freda image

SIMPLE and my kids' favorite. I made a different fruit salad one year and my youngest son, Joe, had a fit. "Mom, this is not what I asked for!" Oops, mom was in deep poo poo!!

Provided by FREDA GABLE

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

GRANDMA'S FRUIT SALAD
2 large cans fruit cocktail drained (extra cherries, please)
1 large can crushed pineapple or chunks ( well drained)
2 c each, red and green grapes (seedless) Can cut in half
1 small can mandarin oranges, drained
1 small bag mini marshmallows
1 large tub whipped topping, thawed
2 large bananas, sliced or diced
optional: any variety of fruit you desire is good to use: berries, blueberries, strawberries, apples, etc.

Steps:

  • 1. Drain all canned fruit very well. Add all fruits - except bananas - into a large bowl. (Save the bananas 'til serving time.)
  • 2. Add marshmallows and whipped topping; toss well to mix. Add in the fresh bananas just before serving.

More about "grandmas fruit salad recipes"

CLASSIC FRUIT SALAD WITH OLD FASHIONED CENTURY SAUCE
Dec 12, 2018 Old Fashioned Century Sauce gets its name honest. A family recipe passed down through my brother-in-law’s family, his grandmother, who …
From southerndiscourse.com
5/5 (1)
Category Salad
Cuisine American
Total Time 10 mins
  • In a small sauce pan, slowly heat cream and sugar on low heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Continue to stir frequently as cream heats. When sauce is thin and begins to simmer, remove from heat. Add vanilla. Stir. Allow to cool.
  • Toss chopped fruit and nuts in a bowl. Pour cooled sauce over the top. Gently toss again. Serve immediately or cool in fridge up to 30 minutes.


ROSA MARINA FRUIT SALAD RECIPE (MAKE-AHEAD) - SIMPLY RECIPES
Jun 10, 2025 Keeping the fruit and pasta separate until just before serving allows more time …
From simplyrecipes.com


FRESH SALADS FEATURING FRUIT - CANADIAN LIVING
Recipes. Search in: Entire site. Recipes. Food. Recipes by Features; Lunch & Dinner; …
From canadianliving.com


FRUIT SALAD - THE COOKIN CHICKS
Jun 4, 2025 More Summer Salad Recipes. Ultimate Potato Salad– a classic potato salad that …
From thecookinchicks.com


FLUFFY LIME JELLO SALAD - THE RECIPE CRITIC
May 25, 2025 The Glow-Up Your Grandma’s Jello Salad Needed. 7-Up is the Game …
From therecipecritic.com


MY GRANDMA'S MACARONI SALAD IS SO GOOD, I NEVER SHOW UP TO A …
Jun 9, 2025 My Grandma has been making macaroni salad for as long as I can remember. I …
From allrecipes.com


GRANDMA’S HOLIDAY FRUIT SALAD RECIPE - CHEF'S RESOURCE
Add the cheese: Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the top of the salad and toss again. …
From chefsresource.com


GRANDMA’S AMBROSIA SALAD - THE STAY AT HOME CHEF
Nov 29, 2024 Grandma’s Ambrosia Salad is a creamy fruit salad filled with pineapple, mandarins, coconut, and miniature marshmallows. Use either fresh or canned fruit in this easy recipe with a simple homemade whipped cream. It’s …
From thestayathomechef.com


GRANDMA'S FRUIT SALAD - BLUSH & BLOOM
Nov 21, 2024 This recipe isn’t necessarily complicated to make, but I won’t lie; it takes time to …
From blushandbloomblog.com


GRANDMA’S FRUIT SALAD RECIPE - CHEF'S RESOURCE
Grandma’s Fruit Salad is a delightful and easy-to-make recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. …
From chefsresource.com


GREAT GRANDMA' S FRUIT SALAD RECIPE - RECIPETIPS.COM
2 boxes tapioca pudding (small boxes) 1/2 package miniature marshmallows; 1 cup Cool whip, …
From recipetips.com


GRANDMA'S CREAMY FRUIT SALAD - SUNFLOWER PANTRY
Nov 25, 2023 How to make Grandma’s Creamy Fruit Salad: Place beaten eggs in double boiler (you can use a glass bowl over boiling water in a saucepan). Add sugar and lemon juice to eggs and beat together until the mixture is thick and …
From sunflowerpantry.com


GRANDMA'S FRUIT SALAD - RECIPE - COOKS.COM
GRANDMA'S FRUIT SALAD : 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained 1 (15 oz.) can fruit …
From cooks.com


20 FRUIT SALAD RECIPES FOR EVERY SEASON | THEGROW
Jun 4, 2025 Get the Cherry Almond Fruit Salad recipe. 18. Fruit Salad with Maple Cinnamon …
From thegrow.net


GRANDMA'S FROZEN FRUIT SALAD - RECIPE - COOKS.COM
16 whole marshmallows 1 c. crushed pineapple 3 bananas, sliced 1 (16 oz.) can fruit cocktail, …
From cooks.com


GRANDMA’S LOUISIANA FRUIT SALAD - REALCAJUNRECIPES.COM
Oct 1, 2002 Easy fruit salad for a quick side dish. Ingredients. 1 (21 oz) can peach filling 2 …
From realcajunrecipes.com


JIMMY FALLON MADE THIS "BEST" FRUIT SALAD WITH HIS DAUGHTERS - NBC
Jun 2, 2025 Jimmy Fallon Says This Fruit Salad Is the “Best Thing” He’s “Ever Tasted" The …
From nbc.com


CREAMY FRUIT SALAD RECIPE (EASY OLD-FASHIONED CLASSIC!) - CLEVERLY …
Nov 1, 2023 This creamy fruit salad recipe is the perfect combination of canned and fresh …
From cleverlysimple.com


Related Search