What You Need:
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple tidbits with juice
5 bananas, sliced
1/2 C sugar
1 (16 oz.) can whole cranberry sauce
1/3 C pecans, chopped
1 (8 oz.) container whipped topping, thawed
How to Make It:
Drain the juice from the pineapple into a mixing bowl.
Add the sliced bananas to the juice, and let stand 5 minutes.
Place the sugar into a separate mixing bowl.
Add the cranberry sauce to the sugar and blend together well.
Use a slotted spoon and remove the bananas from the juice and discard the juice.
Fold the pineapple into the mixture.
Add the pecans and stir to combine.
Fold the whipped topping in until all the ingredients are combined well.
Spread into a very lightly greased 9X13 glass pan.
Cover and place in the freezer at least 4 hours or until frozen through.
Allow the salad to stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.
Serves: 8
The cranberry sauce and pecans are optional in this recipe. Add a can of cherry or blueberry pie filling instead. This is a tasty treat for the whole family, part salad, part dessert, and all yummy.