Creamy Fruit Salad
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Creamy Fruit Salad
Description
This fruit salad blends canned pineapple and mandarin oranges with chopped apple tossed in lemon juice to prevent browning. Grapes are halved and mixed together with shredded sweetened coconut and mini marshmallows to add texture and sweetness. The whole mixture is gently coated with plain Greek yogurt to bring creaminess and a slight tang, balancing the sweetness of the fruit and marshmallows.
After preparation, the salad needs to chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours to allow the flavors to combine and the yogurt to cool the fruit. The final result is a thick and creamy fruit salad that is refreshing and sweet with a variety of textures from the tender fruit pieces, chewy coconut, and soft marshmallows.
When stored for more than a day, the fruit liquid may separate and pool at the bottom. It is recommended to carefully pour off excess liquid before serving leftovers to maintain the salad’s texture.
Ingredients
- 10 ounce can pineapple chunks , drained
- 11 ounce can mandarin orange drained
- 1 medium apple , cored and chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup grapes , halved
- 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1/2 cup coconut shredded, sweetened
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Add apple to a large bowl and toss in lemon juice to keep from browning.
- Add the pineapple, mandarin oranges, grapes, coconut, and marshmallows and toss to combine.
- Stir in Greek yogurt, gently tossing to coat.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours prior to serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use lemon juice tossed with apples to prevent browning and maintain color.
- Allow the salad to chill at least four hours to meld flavors and improve texture.
- If liquid pools in leftovers after a day, gently pour some off before serving to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 205mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 310IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 15.6mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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