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Fruit Salad with Orange Soda (Ensalada de Fruta)

This fruit salad is a dessert that is very popular and traditional at Christmas time in Uruguay. It's normally served all throughout the summer as it is very refreshing and makes a few fruits go a long way.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (400 g) peaches (in natural juice)
  • 1 can (150 g) pineapple pieces (in natural juice)
  • 200 g cherries
  • 200 g seedless grapes (any type)
  • 1 red apple
  • 1 large orange
  • 1 nectarine
  • 2 plums
  • 1 large banana
  • 2 passion fruits
  • 1 small container of strawberries
  • 1.25 L (or less) Fanta orange soda, chilled

Instructions

  1. 1
    Place canned fruit in a large bowl along with its juice, making sure you cut the peaches into small pieces.
  2. 2
    Wash remaining fruit thoroughly.
  3. 3
    Place cherries and grapes (minus stalks and any leaves) in the bowl.
  4. 4
    Cut up remaining fruit into small pieces, place in the bowl, and chill.
  5. 5
    Prior to serving, mix lightly and cover with chilled Fanta.
  6. 6
    Serve with a slotted spoon for a lovely summer dessert, especially during the holidays when we need a stomach cool down after a heavy meal.
Category
Desserts