Nostalgic Old-Fashioned Fruit Salad
Relive Childhood Memories with this Sweet, Tangy, and Creamy Old-Fashioned Fruit Salad Recipe
I’ve made the nostalgic old-fashioned fruit salad from my childhood after a long time. I vividly remember how much I loved this side dish as a child, always picking out my favorite pieces first! While eating fruit with rice might seem a bit unusual, this fruit salad has a magical charm that makes you keep reaching for it when it’s in front of you. Simply prepare your favorite vegetables and fruits, chop them into bite-sized pieces, and toss them with a dressing made from mayonnaise and other seasonings. It’s a recipe anyone can easily make! My daughter loves fruit salad, and when I make it for her, she always tells me she loves the side dishes for the day. Hearing that makes me want to make it for her again. This fruit salad, with its crisp, refreshing, creamy, and sweet taste, is perfect for these hot, muggy days! So, please refer to this recipe and make a delicious fruit salad!
Main Ingredients
- 1 apple
- 1 cucumber
- 5-8 cherry tomatoes
- 10 quail eggs
- A handful of raisins
- A handful of almonds
- Boiled potatoes (optional, can be omitted)
Dressing
- 10 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- A splash of lemon juice
- A pinch of salt
- 10 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- A splash of lemon juice
- A pinch of salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
The key ingredients for this old-fashioned fruit salad are apples, cucumbers, boiled potatoes, quail eggs, and raisins. Feel free to add other fruits and vegetables like persimmons, tangerines, or cherry tomatoes according to your preference. With mayonnaise, sugar, and lemon juice as the base, almost any addition will taste delicious!
Step 2
First, let’s boil the quail eggs. I’ll use about 10 for the salad and make braised quail eggs for the kids with the rest.
Step 3
A helpful tip for boiling quail eggs: Before the water boils, gently rotate the eggs with chopsticks about 10 times in one direction. This centers the yolk, making the shell much easier to peel off later. (For more detailed instructions on boiling and peeling quail eggs, please refer to the link provided in the separate post.)
Step 4
I’ve prepared one medium-sized apple. You can peel it or leave the skin on, depending on your preference. The apple skin is rich in pectin, which is beneficial for preventing constipation, so I usually wash it thoroughly and eat it with the skin on.
Step 5
Sprinkle plenty of baking soda, rub the apple all over to clean it thoroughly, and then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Aim for pieces that are not too large, so they fit easily into one bite.
Step 6
I’m also using the cucumber with its skin on. It’s a good idea to trim off the very ends of the cucumber, as they can sometimes be bitter.
Step 7
Using a small spoon, carefully scrape out the seeds from the cucumber. This will result in a cleaner-tasting salad, as the seeds can sometimes make the salad watery.
Step 8
Now, slice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
Step 9
In a generously sized mixing bowl, combine the sliced apple, cucumber, and the boiled quail eggs.
Step 10
I’ve also prepared some raisins and almonds. (Please note that almonds may become slightly soft after being tossed with the dressing.) Adding a few raisins provides a delightful sweet and chewy element, acting as a wonderful accent to the otherwise simple salad.
Step 11
First, add a generous amount of mayonnaise – about 10 tablespoons.
Step 12
Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice for a refreshing tang.
Step 13
For that essential sweetness, add 1 heaping tablespoon of sugar.
Step 14
Finally, add a pinch of salt to season. A little salt enhances the sweetness and boosts the overall savory flavor. (Feel free to adjust the quantities of each dressing ingredient to suit your personal taste.)
Step 15
Now, put on a pair of clean disposable gloves and gently mix everything together until the dressing is evenly distributed and all the ingredients are well combined.
Step 16
Voila! Isn’t this old-fashioned fruit salad incredibly easy to make? It reminds me of the fruit salad we often had at school lunches, and it’s just as delicious now as it was then! I thought my taste buds had changed a lot as I’ve gotten older, but some things, like this nostalgic dish, remain the same. I hope you’ll make this recipe and bring back some sweet memories too!
