Cookbook:Fruit Salad with Orange Soda (Ensalada de Fruta)

Fruit Salad with Orange Soda (Ensalada de Fruta)
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This fruit salad is a dessert that is very popular and traditional at Christmas time in Uruguay. It's normally served all throughout the summer as it is very refreshing and makes a few fruits go a long way.

Ingredients

• 1 can (400 g) peaches (in natural juice)
• 1 can (150 g) pineapple pieces (in natural juice)
• 200 g cherries
• 200 g seedless grapes (any type)
• 1 red apple
• 1 large orange
• 1 nectarine
• 2 plums
• 1 large banana
• 2 passion fruits
• 1 small container of strawberries
• 1.25 L (or less) Fanta orange soda, chilled

Procedure

1. Place canned fruit in a large bowl along with its juice, making sure you cut the peaches into small pieces.
2. Wash remaining fruit thoroughly.
3. Place cherries and grapes (minus stalks and any leaves) in the bowl.
4. Cut up remaining fruit into small pieces, place in the bowl, and chill.
5. Prior to serving, mix lightly and cover with chilled Fanta.
6. Serve with a slotted spoon for a lovely summer dessert, especially during the holidays when we need a stomach cool down after a heavy meal.

Notes, tips, and variations

• Any of the fruits above can be omitted.