Favorite Apple Salad

By shelliec

Nutrition Facts: One 3/4-cup serving (prepared with margarine and fat-free mayonnaise) equals 170 calories, 8 g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 159 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 1 g protein.

Ingredients

• 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 8 cups chopped tart apples
• 2 cups green grapes
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Details

Servings 14
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set the pineapple aside. Place juice in a saucepan; add butter, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Chill. Stir in mayonnaise. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, apples, grapes, poppy seeds and cooked dressing. Fold in the pecans just before serving.