6 Easy Fruit Salad Recipes With Creamy Yogurt Dressings
Six colorful fruit salads pair fresh fruit with thick, creamy yogurt dressings and easy toppings. Choose from tropical piña colada, berry almond, watermelon mint, apple cinnamon, kiwi lime, or chocolate banana for a chilled snack, brunch dish, picnic side, lunchbox treat, or simple dessert.
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Chef's knife
- Measuring cups
- Measuring Spoons
- mixing bowls
- whisk or spoon
- colander
- Rubber spatula
Ingredients
Piña Colada Coconut Yogurt Dressing
- ½ cup coconut yogurt Use thick yogurt for the best coating.
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice Add gradually to keep the dressing thick.
Piña Colada Fruit Salad
- 1 cup pineapple chunks Well drained.
- 1 cup mango Diced.
- ½ cup green grapes Washed and thoroughly dried.
- ¼ cup shredded coconut Add shortly before serving.
Berry Almond Yogurt Dressing
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt Use thick regular or Greek-style yogurt.
- ¼ to 1 teaspoon alcohol-free almond flavoring Begin with the smaller amount and adjust after tasting.
Berry Almond Fruit Salad
- 1 cup strawberries Sliced and patted dry.
- 1 cup blueberries Washed and thoroughly dried.
- 1 cup raspberries Handled gently.
- ¼ cup sliced almonds Add just before serving.
Watermelon Mint Lime Yogurt Dressing
- ¼ cup lime yogurt Use a thick yogurt.
- 1 tablespoon lime juice Freshly squeezed.
Watermelon Mint Salad
- 2 cups watermelon Cut into cubes and drained if very juicy.
- 1 cup cucumber Cut into cubes.
- ¼ cup feta cheese Crumbled.
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint Chopped or torn.
Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Dressing
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt Use thick regular or Greek-style yogurt.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Apple Cinnamon Fruit Salad
- 1 cup apples Diced.
- 1 cup red grapes Washed and thoroughly dried.
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup pecans Chopped; add shortly before serving.
Kiwi Lime Yogurt Dressing
- ½ cup lime yogurt Use thick yogurt.
- 1 teaspoon lime zest Finely grated.
Kiwi Lime Fruit Salad
- 1 cup kiwi Peeled and cut into bite-size pieces.
- 1 cup pineapple Cut into chunks and well drained.
- 1 cup green grapes Washed and thoroughly dried.
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chia seeds Start with 1 tablespoon and add more if desired.
Chocolate Banana Yogurt Dressing
- ½ cup chocolate yogurt Use thick yogurt.
- 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla flavoring
Chocolate Banana Fruit Salad
- 2 bananas Sliced shortly before serving.
- 1 cup strawberries Sliced and patted dry.
- ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup granola Add just before serving.
Instructions
Piña Colada Fruit Salad
- Stir the coconut yogurt and pineapple juice together in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the well-drained pineapple, diced mango, and dry grapes.
- Fold gently until the fruit is lightly and evenly coated.
- Add the shredded coconut shortly before serving to preserve its texture.
Berry Almond Fruit Salad
- Mix the vanilla yogurt with 1/4 teaspoon alcohol-free almond flavoring, then taste and add more only as needed.
- Fold in the strawberries and blueberries.
- Add the raspberries last and mix very gently so they remain intact.
- Top with sliced almonds immediately before serving.
Watermelon Mint Salad With Feta
- Whisk the lime yogurt and lime juice until smooth.
- Place the watermelon and cucumber in a wide bowl.
- Add only enough dressing to coat the mixture lightly.
- Finish with crumbled feta and fresh mint.
- Serve shortly after assembling.
Apple Cinnamon Fruit Salad
- Stir the vanilla yogurt and cinnamon together until evenly blended.
- Add the diced apples and dry red grapes.
- Fold in the dried cranberries.
- Add the chopped pecans shortly before serving.
Kiwi Lime Fruit Salad
- Mix the lime yogurt and lime zest until smooth.
- Add the well-drained pineapple and dry green grapes.
- Fold in the kiwi carefully to avoid crushing it.
- Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chia seeds, adding more only if desired.
Chocolate Banana Fruit Salad
- Mix the chocolate yogurt and alcohol-free vanilla flavoring until smooth.
- Fold in the sliced strawberries.
- Add the banana slices shortly before serving.
- Finish with mini chocolate chips and granola immediately before serving.
Notes
Each variation makes about 4 servings. Use firm, ripe fruit and dry it thoroughly before mixing so the dressing stays thick. Keep fruit, dressing, and crunchy toppings in separate covered containers when preparing ahead. Add delicate berries, bananas, nuts, coconut, chocolate chips, chia seeds, and granola near serving time for the best texture. Refrigerate promptly and transport in an insulated bag with a cold pack. Discard any salad that develops mold, an unusual odor, or a spoiled texture.
