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Overnight Fruit Salad Recipe

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I first tasted this rich salad at my wedding reception almost 40 years ago. The ladies who did the cooking wouldn't share the recipe at the time, but I eventually got it. I've made it for many meals...and our daughters copied the recipe when they married.

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Overnight Fruit Salad Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield: 12-16 Servings

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Ingredients

3 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups green grapes
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, cook and stir eggs, sugar and vinegar until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Cool.
In a large serving bowl, combine grapes, marshmallows, pineapple, oranges and bananas; add cooled dressing and stir to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Just before serving, fold in whipped cream and pecans. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 244 calories, 16 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 84 mg cholesterol, 44 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Overnight Fruit Salad in Taste of Home February/March 1999, p33

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Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2012 by crazyeskimo

My entire family of 7 and everyone else I have made this for Love it!!! It is always on the menu for get togethers. SO GOOD!!!

Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2012 by RoseLuvsRetro

Since this recipe was first printed, I have made it many times for family events and picnics. I get requested to make it frequently especially by my mother who loves it and makes it too.

Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2011 by rustedgold1

i have made this fruit salad for a few years now and everyone looks forward to it , especially for Easter! We love it, thank you and have a wonderful day!

Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2010 by *Wren*

I have made this salad for several years now, always with rave reviews.

Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2009 by Miss Tracey Lacey

Love this recipe, everyone always loves it when I make it.

Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by tasteofmyhome

I have been making this recipes for years now and I will continue for many to come. The only thing I have chagned is I do not use whipping cream, I use cool whip instead to save time, it taste great.