Sweet Tart Creamy Fruit Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and a luscious creamy texture, Sweet Tart Creamy Fruit Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion! Perfectly balancing sweet, tart, and creamy elements, this refreshing recipe combines juicy strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple, green grapes, and mandarin orange segments into a dazzling medley of color and taste. Tossed in a silky dressing made from Greek yogurt, honey, fresh lime juice, vanilla extract, and a sprinkle of poppy seeds, this fruit salad is both wholesome and indulgent. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it's an effortless dish that works beautifully as a light dessert, side dish, or brunch centerpiece. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an elegant finish, and serve it chilled for maximum refreshment. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or looking to add some brightness to your holiday table, this fruit salad is guaranteed to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 3 pieces kiwi
- 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Wash all the fruits thoroughly under cold running water.
Hull the strawberries and slice them into quarters.
Peel the kiwis and slice them into thin rounds, then halve the rounds.
If using fresh pineapple, cut it into bite-sized chunks. If using canned, drain well.
Halve the green grapes and remove any seeds if necessary.
Gently combine the strawberries, blueberries, kiwi slices, pineapple chunks, green grapes, and mandarin orange segments in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, lime juice, vanilla extract, and poppy seeds until smooth and creamy.
Pour the creamy dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to coat all the fruits evenly.
Transfer the fruit salad to a serving bowl or individual serving cups.
Optional: Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and extra freshness.
Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1147 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.8 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 130 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 245.5 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.8 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 192.4 g | ||
| Protein | 36.9 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 622 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1882 mg | 40% | |
*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.
