FRESH APPLE SALAD 
8 c. chopped red apples, unpeeled
1 (2 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)
2 c. seedless grapes
1 tsp. poppy seed
1 1/2 c. toasted pecans

DRESSING:

Reserved pineapple juice
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar or Nutra Sweet
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. corn starch
2 tbsp. water
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. yogurt (plain)

Combine the pineapple juice, butter, sugar and lemon juice. Heat to boiling. Combine cornstarch and water; add to hot mixture. Cook until thick and smooth. Chill completely before stirring in mayonnaise and yogurt.

Combine apples, pineapple chunks, grapes, and poppy seeds in a large glass bowl. Add chilled dressing; refrigerate until time to serve. Stir in pecans right before serving for maximum crunchiness.

 

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