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Ensalada Navideña (Mexican Christmas Salad)

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350
This festive Mexican Christmas salad combines a delightful mix of fruits and creamy ingredients, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

Dairy

  • 14 ounces condensed milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 7.6 ounces media crema (or plain/vanilla yogurt)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened (not melted))

Fruits

  • 30 ounces fruit cocktail in syrup (drain & reserve ½ cup of syrup)
  • 4 large red apples (cut into chunks)
  • 12 to 16 ounces fresh strawberries
  • 8 ounces grapes (green preferably)
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened or sweetened)

Optional

  • mini marshmallows (as much as you want!)

Instructions 

  • Blend the condensed & evaporated milk, media crema, cream cheese, and ½ cup of fruit cocktail syrup until smooth.
  • Toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and fold in the milk mixture until fruits are covered.
  • Refrigerate covered for at least 2 hours to chill.
  • Serve cold.

Notes

Store any leftover cream mixture in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15.00
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: fruit