Texas Pecan Ambrosia Salad With Margarita Dressing

This awesome salad is loaded with pecans, fruit and cheese and then topped off with a fun margarita dressing. It was originally published in a BH & G Holiday Cooking magazine. Prep time does not includes 30 minute chill time before serving.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
• 2 -3  medium bananas, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup pecan pieces
• 1  medium orange, peeled, quartered lengthwise, sliced
• 1  medium mango, peeled, seeded and sliced (optional)
• 1  cup  dark cherries, frozen unsweetened pitted, thawed and patted dry

• Margarita Dressing

• 2⁄3 cup sour cream
• 2  tablespoons  tequila
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon lime zest
• 1  tablespoon lime juice
• 1  tablespoon  frozen orange juice concentrate

Directions

1. Toss all ingredients, except Margarita Dressing, in a large bowl. Chill, covered, up to 1 hour.
2. Margarita Dressing.
3. Stir together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill.
4. To serve, drizzle salad with Margarita dressing and garnish with lime slices, if desired.