Creamy Fruit Salad Yogurt Dressing (Print Version)
Fresh mixed fruits in creamy vanilla yogurt dressing with honey and orange zest. Perfect light dessert or side.
# What You 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 Make:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine all the prepared fruits including strawberries, grapes, pineapple, kiwi, mandarin oranges, and banana slices.
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 transforms ordinary fruit into something extraordinary
- It comes together in twenty minutes and looks beautiful on any table
02 -
- The dressing makes the fruit weep if it sits too long so plan accordingly
- Adding bananas at the very last minute keeps them from turning brown and mushy
03 -
- Taste your fruit before adding the sweetener and adjust accordingly
- The salad tastes best within two hours of tossing with the dressing