FRESH APPLE SALAD 
8 c. tart red apples, unpeeled
1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks, drained and reserve juice
2 c. seedless green grapes
1 to 2 tsp. poppy seeds
1 1/2 c. toasted pecans

DRESSING:

1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
Reserved pineapple juice
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. water
1 c. mayonnaise

Make dressing by combining pineapple juice, butter, sugar and lemon juice in small saucepan. Heat to boiling. Combine cornstarch and water, make paste; add to hot mixture; cook until thick and smooth. CHILL COMPLETELY before stirring in mayonnaise. Combine apples, pineapple chunks, grapes and poppy seeds in large glass bowl. Add chilled dressing; refrigerate until time to serve. Stir in pecans right before serving. 16 servings.

Can use 1/2 cup reduced calorie mayonnaise and 1/2 cup plain yogurt in place of mayonnaise.

 

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