Grape and Banana Salad

Here’s my disclaimer – I hate Miracle Whip! I grew up thinking I didn’t like mayo, until I realized I had never had it because my mom used Miracle Whip exclusively. Now I’m a total mayo girl, but this is the one thing I need Miracle Whip for and it’s worth keeping a little jar in the fridge all summer to make this salad.

Cut the grapes in half, lengthwise. Mix them in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of sugar and a pinch of salt.

Mix the Miracle Whip, the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and the milk or half and half to make a dressing. Use enough milk to make the dressing creamy, and fairly thin but not runny.

Just prior to serving, slice the bananas into the bowl with the grapes, then add the dressing and mix well. Serve immediately.

If serving later, drizzle a little lemon juice on the bananas to keep them from turning brown.

You can vary the proportions a bit as you like, using another banana or more Miracle Whip if you want a bit more dressing.