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Fruit Salad

Delicious Fruit Salad with Creamy Homemade Dressing

This Fruit Salad with Creamy Dressing is a vibrant, versatile dish, perfect for gatherings and packed with freshness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 cup low-fat milk substitute with unsweetened almond or oat milk for dairy-free option
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar reduce to 3 tablespoons if you prefer less sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch helps thicken the dressing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract elevates overall flavor
Fruit Salad
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges canned and drained
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup red grapes halved
  • 2 medium kiwi peeled and sliced

Equipment

  • medium skillet
  • large mixing bowl
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a medium skillet, combine low-fat milk, granulated sugar, and corn starch. Set over medium-low heat and whisk continuously for 8-10 minutes until the mixture thickens and reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
  2. Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow dressing to cool at room temperature for a few minutes, or refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes.
Fruit Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the prepared strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, mandarin oranges, kiwi, pineapple chunks, and red grapes.
  2. Retrieve your cooled homemade dressing and pour it over the fruit mixture, gently tossing to coat.
Serving
  1. Your Creamy Fruit Salad is now ready to serve! You can present it immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for about an hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add dressing before serving for best results.

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