“This is a Christmas traditional in our house! I think it’s best on day two or three!”
Celebrate the holidays with a taste of Southern tradition with this vibrant Kentucky Christmas Salad. Packed with a colorful mosaic of sweet canned classics and crisp fresh fruits, this festive salad brings a bright pop of flavor to any holiday spread. Tossed in a sweet, citrusy orange juice dressing and chilled until cold and refreshing, it is the perfect light contrast to a heavy holiday feast. Top it off with a dollop of fresh whipped cream just before serving to turn this simple fruit medley into a truly special dessert-like treat.
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Kentucky Christmas Salad
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| Canned fruit cocktail, drained | 2 (15 oz) cans |
| Canned peach slices, drained | 1 (15 oz) can |
| Canned sliced pears, drained | 1 (15 oz) can |
| Canned pineapple chunks, drained | 1 (20 oz) can |
| Bananas, sliced | 2 |
| Apples, diced | 2 |
| Oranges, chopped | 2 |
| Orange juice | 11 oz |
| Granulated sugar | 1/4 cup |
| Whipping cream (for serving) | For serving |
Step-by-Step Directions:
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Combine the Fruit: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned fruit cocktail, peaches, pears, and pineapple chunks with the sliced bananas, diced apples, and chopped oranges. Gently toss to mix.
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Dress and Sweeten: Pour the orange juice over the fruit and sprinkle the granulated sugar on top. Toss again thoroughly to ensure the sugar dissolves and all the fruit is evenly coated.
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Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 2/3 hours to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled, topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
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Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3/4 days.
