Apple & Date Salad

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Apple Date Salad — A Family Favorite Passed Down From My Mom

This Apple Date Salad is one of those recipes that instantly feels like home. It’s simple, fresh, and sweet in the most nostalgic way. My mom made it all the time when I was growing up, and it’s one of those dishes that stuck with me long after I left the house.

What makes this salad so good is the balance: crisp apples, chewy dates, and that lightly sweet, and creamy Cool Whip that ties everything together. It’s simple—nothing fancy, nothing complicated—but it hits every time. It works as a side dish, a quick snack, or something refreshing to round out a heavier meal.

I think the really great thing about this recipe is that it’s so easy. It would be a great recipe for you & your kids to make together. If you have any leftover apples and just want to make yourself a single serving, you can do that too, just adjust the recipe to fit your needs, but I promise you’ll want more than one serving.

Fun fact: I actually used this recipe in a school cookbook project during an “apple recipe” assignment. Everyone had to bring an apple recipe and we created a cookbook. I think I still have that somewhere, it’s probably close to 20 years old. Years later, I still smile when I think about it.

Ingredients– 4

Apples, Walnuts, Cool Whip & Dates

Tips

  • Swap out walnuts for pecans.
  • Any variety of apples will do.

Don’t reserve this just for the holidays, during the Summer this is a recipe that’s on repeat.

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Smash Burger Fries, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, red onion on fries with smash sauce.
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Smash Burger Fries

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag French Fries, Crinkle
  • 1 lb Burger, browned
  • 2 cups Lettuce, shredder
  • 1 cup Tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup pickles
  • 1/2 Red onion, sliced
  • 8-10 Slices, American Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Kinder, Cowboy Butter seasoning
  • Salt & Pepper
Smash Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayo (I use olive oil mayo)
  • 2 tbsp BBQ Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup
  • 1/4 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2-3 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Onion Powder

Method
 

  1. Using a large sheet pan, bake your fries per the package directions.
  2. Brown your burger and add the cowboy seasoning.
  3. Chop your toppings, and make your smash sauce.
  4. Once the fries are baked & crispy, add the burger on top and your slices of American cheese. Put back in the oven until cheese is melted about 2-5 minutes.
  5. Add the rest of your toppings, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, and drizzle smash sauce on top of them.
  6. ENJOY!