Frozen Pineapple-Almond Salad

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, frozen fruit salad with crunchy almonds and sweet tropical flavors
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This Frozen Pineapple-Almond Salad is a delightful, retro-style dessert or side dish that blends the tartness of pineapple with the sweetness of dates, cherries, and marshmallows. The base of cream cheese and mayonnaise provides a rich, creamy texture that holds the ingredients together beautifully before freezing. Once frozen and sliced, it offers a refreshing, icy treat with contrasting textures from the crunchy toasted almonds and soft fruit. Perfect for summer potlucks, holiday gatherings, or as an unexpected light dessert, this salad brings a nostalgic charm to your table. It’s easy to assemble and requires only a few hours in the freezer to set, making it a convenient make-ahead option for any occasion.

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Frozen Pineapple-Almond Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 218.7

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This Frozen Pineapple-Almond Salad is a delightful, retro-style dessert or side dish that blends the tartness of pineapple with the sweetness of dates, cherries, and marshmallows. The base of cream cheese and mayonnaise provides a rich, creamy texture that holds the ingredients together beautifully before freezing. Once frozen and sliced, it offers a refreshing, icy treat with contrasting textures from the crunchy toasted almonds and soft fruit. Perfect for summer potlucks, holiday gatherings, or as an unexpected light dessert, this salad brings a nostalgic charm to your table. It&# 226;ÂÂs easy to assemble and requires only a few hours in the freezer to set, making it a convenient make-ahead option for any occasion.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. If using raw almonds, drop them into boiling water for one minute, then drain and rub off the skins. Coarsely chop the blanched almonds and set aside.
  2. Drain the crushed pineapple, reserving 3 tablespoons of the syrup.
  3. Drain the maraschino cherries and cut them into quarters.
  4. Slice the dates into thin slivers.
  5. Cut the marshmallows into eighths.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and 3 tablespoons of reserved pineapple syrup. Beat until fluffy.
  7. Blend in the mayonnaise until smooth.
  8. Gently fold in the drained pineapple, chopped cherries, date slivers, almonds, and cut marshmallows.
  9. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cream until it forms soft peaks.
  10. Gently fold the whipped cream into the fruit mixture.
  11. Pack the mixture into a mold or loaf pan.
  12. Freeze until firm, about 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 218.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.1g24%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.9mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 18.2g7%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
Sugars 10.3g
Protein 6.8g14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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