Description
Crisp seasonal bounty meets creamy sweetness in this Autumn Harvest Fruit Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing. Colorful orchard gems mingle with silky yogurt, creating a refreshing medley that welcomes fall’s delightful flavors you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 2 cups red grapes, halved
- 2 cups green grapes, halved
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups blueberries
- 3 large bananas, sliced
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
Sweeteners and Dressing:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Carefully slice and cube the pineapple, ensuring even-sized pieces for uniform texture and presentation.
- Halve the red and green grapes to prevent choking hazards and enhance dressing absorption.
- Hull and quarter the strawberries, maintaining their vibrant color and natural shape.
- Peel and segment the mandarin oranges, removing any excess membrane for a cleaner bite.
- Slice bananas into rounds, sprinkling them last to prevent premature browning.
- Combine all prepared fruits in a spacious mixing vessel, gently intermingling without crushing delicate berries.
- Whisk honey, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a separate container until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Drizzle the creamy dressing over the fruit medley, using a soft folding technique to distribute evenly without damaging the fruit’s integrity.
- Refrigerate the salad for 25-35 minutes at 40°F, allowing flavors to harmonize and dressing to slightly chill.
- Plate the salad in elegant serving dishes, optionally garnishing with a light dusting of cinnamon or fresh mint leaves for visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap fruits based on seasonal availability to keep the salad fresh and budget-friendly.
- Use low-fat or non-fat Greek yogurt for a lighter version of the dressing.
- Prevent banana browning by adding them just before serving to maintain their vibrant color and texture.
- Select ripe but firm fruits to ensure the best flavor and prevent mushy texture in the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 2mg