Creamy Fruit Salad (Printable version)
Fresh mixed fruits in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing with honey and vanilla zest.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine all the prepared fruits, taking care not to crush delicate pieces.
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. Gently toss to coat all pieces evenly, being careful not to mash softer fruits like bananas.
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 Advice:
01 -
- The creamy yogurt dressing transforms ordinary fruit into something special
- It comes together in twenty minutes and looks beautiful on any table
02 -
- Bananas turn brown quickly so slice them last and fold them in gently just before serving
- The dressing will loosen up as the fruit sits so don't panic if it looks a little thick at first
03 -
- Taste your fruit first and adjust the honey based on how sweet everything is
- Room temperature fruit makes the dressing coat better than ice cold fruit