Okjubu's Old-fashioned Fruit Salad

A nostalgic fruit salad with a rich, savory flavor—fruits tossed in mayonnaise and honey, then enhanced with breadcrumbs to absorb moisture and amplify taste without sogginess.

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those seeking a retro-inspired, rich and sweet nostalgic taste
  • People who want to prepare this salad in bulk for gatherings or home parties, knowing it won’t become watery over time

Ingredients needed 🛒4 servings

  • apple 1
  • cucumber 1/2
  • carrot 1/3
  • Shine Muscat grapes 10
  • banana 1
  • peeled quail eggs 10
  • raisins 1 tablespoon
  • mayonnaise 12 tablespoons
  • honey 6 tablespoons
  • breadcrumbs 5 tablespoons

Recipe 🍳

  1. Wash apples, cucumbers, and carrots thoroughly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Rinse the Shine Muscat grapes well, and slice the banana into convenient eating sizes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the prepared apples, cucumbers, carrots, Shine Muscat grapes, quail eggs, and raisins.
  4. Add 12 tablespoons of mayonnaise and 6 tablespoons of honey, mixing gently until evenly coated without excess sauce.
  5. Gently fold in the soft banana at the last step.
  6. Sprinkle 5 tablespoons of breadcrumbs evenly over the mixture, stirring lightly to create a smooth, thick texture.
  1. Cut fruits and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Place the prepared ingredients, quail eggs, and raisins into a bowl.
  3. Mix in mayonnaise and honey, then gently fold in the banana.
  4. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top and mix lightly to finish.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Bananas soften quickly, so it’s best to mix them in only at the final stage after combining the firmer fruits.
  • Adding breadcrumbs helps absorb moisture released from the fruits over time, preventing sogginess and maintaining a consistently thick, satisfying texture.
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