Rizzo Salad Creamy Fruit Salad W Orzo
Bright, refreshing, and irresistibly creamy, Rizzo Salad Creamy Fruit Salad with Orzo is the perfect fusion of a classic pasta salad and a fruity dessert. This delightful dish combines tender orzo pasta with vibrant fruits like pineapple, strawberries, grapes, and mandarin oranges, all enveloped in a luscious dressing of vanilla Greek yogurt, whipped topping, honey, and a hint of lemon juice. Optional slivered almonds add a delightful crunch, while a garnish of fresh mint elevates its visual appeal. Ready in just 25 minutes and served chilled, this versatile recipe is ideal for summer cookouts, brunch spreads, or light desserts. Packed with flavor and a playful mix of textures, it’s a crowd-pleasing twist on traditional fruit salad recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup grapes (seedless, halved)
- 1 cup strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
- 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds (optional)
- 2 sprigs fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Cook the orzo pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pineapple chunks, halved grapes, sliced strawberries, and mandarin oranges.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla Greek yogurt, whipped topping, honey, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
Add the cooled orzo pasta to the bowl of fruit and gently mix to combine.
Pour the creamy yogurt dressing over the fruit and orzo mixture. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
If desired, fold in the slivered almonds for added crunch.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves just before serving, if using. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1887 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.4 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 120 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 328.1 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.2 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 144.1 g | ||
| Protein | 67.3 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 579 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1827 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
