WOW, what an easy salad and one that kids love (it’s the marshmallows).

Because you can use almost any fruit, Waldorf Summer Salad is a great one to use with seasonal fruit. Right now, in Iowa, we have lots of luscious peaches, plums, cherries, berries and melons in the markets, so I probably wouldn’t make it with the apples and bananas shown in the picture.

Don’t make this salad too far ahead, but do let the kids help. If you need a few more servings, just add another fruit or two and a little more juice.

Waldorf Summer Salad

Ingredients

• 1 medium apple, diced*
• 1 banana, cut up
• ¼ cup raisins
• ¼ cup fruit juice (any kind)
• 1 cup miniature marshmallows
• Optional: ¼ cup coarsely chopped walnuts or peanuts

Instructions

1. Place apple, banana, and raisins in a bowl. Pour juice over and stir to coat.
2. Stir in marshmallows and, if desired, chopped nuts. Serve.
   *Invite your family to experiment with flavor combinations, such as pears, peaches, kiwi, canned pineapple, and other dried fruits.