Virginia’s Fruit Salad

Original Recipe from:  Virginia Bowers-Johnson

This is my mother’s famous Fruit Salad.  She made it for luncheons, brunches, and pot luck affairs.  This is also a nice complement for a summer barbeque menu.  Healthy and delicious, a great combination of flavors sure to please your taste buds.  Enjoy!

Ingredients

2 large Golden Apples, sliced

2 large Red Apples, sliced

2 cups Green Grapes, cut in half lengthwise

2 cups Red Grapes, cut in half lengthwise

20 ounce can Pineapple chunks, drained

11 ounce can Mandarin Oranges, drained

1 cup chopped Walnuts (optional)

Mix all ingredients in a large glass salad bowl.

Dressing

3 ounces Cream Cheese (I use Neufchatel), softened

1/2 cup light Mayonnaise

1/2 cup light Sour Cream

Mix all dressing ingredients using a whisk, blend thoroughly.  Pour over fruit and toss well.

Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.