Fruit Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing
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Fruit Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing
Description
The Fruit Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing blends a mix of fresh fruits including pears, apples (Pink Lady, Honey Crisp, and Granny Smith), blood or navel oranges, kiwi, and pomegranate arils. This combination creates a balance of crisp, tart, and sweet flavors. The dressing, made by combining Greek yogurt with lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon, adds a creamy, tangy layer that complements the fruits without overpowering their natural taste.
Tossing the fruit gently keeps the slices intact and fresh, while the optional chopped pecans provide a pleasant crunch. To maintain the salad’s bright appearance, a little extra lemon juice is recommended if preparing ahead, and the dressing is best added just before serving. This recipe suits a variety of occasions where a light, refreshing fruit dish is welcomed.
The salad can accommodate substitutions like persimmons, dried cranberries, bananas, or grapes, offering flexibility according to season and preference. Sprinkling extra cinnamon and pecans on top before serving enhances the aromatic profile and texture contrast.
Ingredients
- 3 pears red or green, sliced
- 4 apples Pink Lady or Honey Crisp, diced
- 4 apples Granny Smith, diced
- 4 blood oranges or naval oranges
- 4 kiwi quartered
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped, optional
For the Greek yogurt dressing
- 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- cinnamon dash
- nutmeg dash
Instructions
- Combine yogurt, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, honey and spices in a small bowl and set side.
- In a large bowl, gently toss together the cut up fruit slices. If preparing salad ahead of time, be sure to squeeze a little extra lemon juice on the fruit so it does not turn brown. Also - top with dressing only right before serving fruit salad. Sprinkle with extra cinnamon and pecans before serving too! YUM! Enjoy!
Notes
- Use extra lemon juice on fruit if making salad ahead to prevent browning.
- Add dressing just before serving to keep the fruit fresh and vibrant.
- Optional pecans add a crunchy texture that contrasts well with the soft fruits.
- Mandarin oranges, persimmons, dried cranberries, bananas, or grapes can be added or substituted to vary the salad.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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