Creamy Fruit Salad (Print Version)
Fresh fruits blended with silky cream dressing for a refreshing dessert or side dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
03 - 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
04 - 1 cup kiwi, peeled and diced
05 - 1 cup mandarin orange segments (canned, drained, or fresh)
06 - 1 banana, sliced
→ Creamy Dressing
07 - 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
08 - 1/4 cup sour cream
09 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - Zest of 1 orange
→ Optional Garnishes
12 - 1/4 cup chopped toasted nuts (almonds or pecans)
13 - 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine all the prepared fruits including strawberries, grapes, pineapple, kiwi, mandarin oranges, and sliced banana.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, sour cream, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth and well blended.
03 - Pour the creamy dressing over the fruit mixture. Gently toss to coat all the fruit evenly, taking care not to mash the softer fruits like banana and kiwi.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl. If desired, sprinkle with toasted nuts and shredded coconut. Serve immediately, or chill for up to 2 hours before serving for a colder, more refreshing salad.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy dressing bridges sweet and tart in a way that makes even simple fruit feel special
- It comes together in twenty minutes but looks like you put thought into every bite
02 -
- The bananas will oxidize and turn brown if they sit too long in the dressing
- Chilling the salad for an hour lets the flavors meld but the texture becomes softer
03 -
- Pat wet fruits like canned pineapple dry with paper towels to prevent a watery salad
- Let the dressing sit for ten minutes before tossing—the honey needs time to dissolve completely