Creamy Date Salad Recipe
I love this recipe for Creamy Date Salad. It reminds me of my younger days, when this side was regularly made during birthdays. A delicious combination of dates, cream cheese and cherries, this is one salad not to be missed!
Summary
Preparation Time20 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Ingredients
Pineapple chunks - 1 can
Cream cheese - 1 lb.
Mayonnaise - 1/3 cup
Dates - 1 cup, chopped
Maraschino cherries - 1/2 cup, halved
Nuts - 1 cup, coarsely chopped
Directions
MAKING
1) Drain the pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup of the syrup.
2) Soften the cream cheese.
3) In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and reserved pineapple syrup.
4) Beat till smooth and fluffy.
5) Add in the dates, cherries, and pineapple.
6) Refrigerate for several hours.
SERVING
7) Add in the nuts and serve.
1) Drain the pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup of the syrup.
2) Soften the cream cheese.
3) In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and reserved pineapple syrup.
4) Beat till smooth and fluffy.
5) Add in the dates, cherries, and pineapple.
6) Refrigerate for several hours.
SERVING
7) Add in the nuts and serve.
