Mandarin Orange Salad Recipe

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This quick and colorful dish is perfect for family breakfasts. By preparing it ahead of time, I can enjoy many other activities such as cross-stitching, painting, reading and, most importantly, spending time with my three boys!

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Mandarin Orange Salad Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges segments
1 package (3 ounces) tapioca pudding mix
1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
2 medium firm bananas, sliced

Directions

Drain pineapple and oranges, reserving juices; set fruit aside. Add water to juices to equal 3 cups; pour into a large saucepan. Add pudding mixes; cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly, 5-10 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool.
Place the pineapple, oranges and cherries in a 2-qt. bowl; pour dressing over and stir to coat. Chill for several hours. Add bananas just before serving. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 207 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 120 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Mandarin Orange Salad in Cookin' Up Country Breakfasts Cookbook , p86

Banana Basics

Look for plump bananas that are evenly yellow-colored. Green bananas are under-ripe, while a flecking of brown flecks indicates ripeness. If bananas are too green, place in a paper bag until ripe. Adding an apple to the bag will speed the process. Store ripe bananas at room temperature. To prevent bruises, a banana hook or hanger is a great inexpensive investment. For longer storage, you can place ripe bananas in a tightly sealed plastic bag and refrigerate. The peel will become brown but the flesh will remain unchanged. One pound of bananas equals about 3 medium or 1-1/3 cups mashed.