Creamy Fruit Salad (Printable Version)

Fresh mixed fruits in a creamy yogurt dressing. A light and refreshing sweet treat perfect for summer gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Fresh Fruits

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
03 - 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
04 - 1 cup kiwi, peeled and diced
05 - 1 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
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:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine all prepared fruits including strawberries, grapes, pineapple, kiwi, mandarin oranges, and banana slices. Handle delicate fruits carefully to maintain their texture.
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. Ensure the mixture is uniform and creamy.
03 - Pour the creamy dressing over the fruit mixture. Gently toss to coat all fruit evenly, taking care not to mash softer fruits like bananas and kiwi. Use a folding motion to maintain fruit integrity.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl. If desired, sprinkle with toasted nuts and shredded coconut. Serve immediately for the freshest texture, or chill for up to 2 hours for a colder, more refreshing salad.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy dressing makes every bite feel like a fancy dessert without any actual cooking involved
  • You can prep everything ahead and still have it taste fresh hours later
02 -
  • Bananas turn brown faster than you expect, so fold them in right before serving
  • The dressing thins slightly as it sits, so keep it slightly thicker than you think you need
03 -
  • Cut everything roughly the same size so every spoonful has the perfect fruit variety
  • Let the dressed fruit sit for 15 minutes before serving, the flavors meld together beautifully

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