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Grandma’s Candle Salad

Grandma's Candle Salad recipe

Candle Salad was a popular dessert in the mid-20th century and often served at dinner parties.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 6.

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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 min Rest Time: 30 min Total Time: 45 mins
Servings 4
Calories 600
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 4 piece Bananas
  • 1 cup Pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup Grapes
  • 4 piece Maraschino cherries
  • 1 cup Whipped cream
  • 2 tablespoon Nuts (optional)
Instructions
  1. Peel and slice the bananas.
  2. Drain the pineapple chunks and grapes.
  3. Assemble the salad by arranging the bananas upright on a plate to resemble candles.
  4. Place a pineapple chunk on top of each banana as the flame.
  5. Decorate with grapes and maraschino cherries.
  6. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with nuts if desired.
  7. Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  8. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 150kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g8%
Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
Sugars 20g
Protein 2g4%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.