Here’s a deliciously smooth and refreshing Creamy Fruit Salad recipe — perfect for a light dessert, picnic, or side dish with a sweet and tangy twist!
🍓 Creamy Fruit Salad
🍽️ What You’ll Love:
- Mixed fresh fruit in a luscious creamy dressing
- Easy to customize with your favorite fruits
- Refreshing and naturally sweetened
- Great for parties, potlucks, or everyday treats!
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
Fruit:
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 1 cup kiwi, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup apple, chopped (optional, toss in lemon juice to prevent browning)
- 1 banana, sliced (add just before serving)
Creamy Dressing:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or whipped cream
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (adjust sweetness to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit
- Wash and chop all fruit into bite-sized pieces.
- If using apples, toss them with a bit of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Make the Dressing
- In a bowl, whisk together yogurt (or whipped cream), honey, vanilla, and lemon/lime juice until smooth.
- Combine
- Gently fold the fruit into the creamy dressing until everything is evenly coated.
- Add banana slices last to keep them from getting mushy.
- Chill & Serve
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing treat.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Swap yogurt for sour cream or cream cheese for a richer flavor.
- Add toasted coconut flakes or chopped nuts for crunch.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Use seasonal fruits like mango, peaches, or berries for variety.