Texas Pecan Ambrosia Salad With Margarita Dressing |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 18 |
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This awesome salad is loaded with pecans, fruit and cheese and then topped off with a fun margarita dressing. It was originally published in a BH & G Holiday Cooking magazine. Prep time does not includes 30 minute chill time before serving. Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained |
2 -3 medium bananas, sliced |
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded |
1/2 cup pecan pieces |
1 medium orange, peeled, quartered lengthwise, sliced |
1 medium mango, peeled, seeded and sliced (optional) |
1 cup dark cherries, frozen unsweetened pitted, thawed and patted dry |
2/3 cup sour cream |
2 tablespoons tequila |
1 tablespoon brown sugar |
1 teaspoon lime zest |
1 tablespoon lime juice |
1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate |
Directions:
1. Toss all ingredients, except Margarita Dressing, in a large bowl. Chill, covered, up to 1 hour.
2. Margarita Dressing.
3. Stir together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill.
4. To serve, drizzle salad with Margarita dressing and garnish with lime slices, if desired.
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