Fruit ‘n’ Nut Salad

Name: Fruit 'n' Nut Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12-16 servings.
Ingredients: 2 medium apples, chopped; 2 medium oranges, sectioned and cut into bite-size pieces; 1 cup raisins; 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped; 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 medium firm bananas, sliced

MY MOTHER-IN-LAW created this recipe using leftover fruit from holiday baking. It tasted so good that it became standard fare every time we had ham or turkey. It's a perfect side dish for those entrees. For color and a touch of sweetness, I sometimes add miniature marshmallows. -Willie Mae Philen, Mexia, Alabama

Ingredients

2 medium apples, chopped
2 medium oranges, sectioned and cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup raisins
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 medium firm bananas, sliced

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the apples, oranges, raisins, cherries and pecans. Combine mayonnaise, sugar and lemon juice; mix well. Add to fruit mixture and stir to coat. Chill. Just before serving, stir in bananas.