4 red apples such as Jonathan or Red Delicious
1 to 2 ribs celery, (about 2/3 cup) chopped
1 1/2 cups red grapes, halved with seeds removed
1/4 to 1/2 cup pecans, chopped coarsely
DRESSING
1/2 cup light salad dressing such as Miracle Whip
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
6 to 8 squirts liquid artificial sweetener or one packet of Splenda, or to
taste
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
2 tablespoons whipped topping
Leaving the skin of the apples intact, core, then chop them into bite-sized
pieces. Place fruit,celery and pecans in an attractive bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the salad dressing, milk, sweetener and
cherry juice. Fold in the whipped topping. Mix dressing with fruit and nuts.
Stir to coat well so apples won't turn brown. Place in refrigerator. It's
best to make the salad just a few hours before serving. From Rev. Robert
HedgesTested by Susan Selasky for the Free Press Test Kitchen 176 calories
(41% from fat),8 grams fat (1 gram sat. fat), 26 grams carbohydrate, 1 gram
protein, 192 mg sodium, 6 mg cholesterol, 30 mg calcium, 3 grams fiber.
as published in the Detroit Free Press, November 2009; Peter Hedges