Description
A refreshing and sweet fruit salad featuring a mix of fresh and canned fruits combined with mini marshmallows and a creamy blend of whipped topping and Greek yogurt, perfect for a light dessert or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 can mandarin oranges (15 ounces)
- 2 cups pineapple tidbits or chunks (fresh or canned)
- 2 cups strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup red grapes (halved)
- 1 cup green grapes (halved)
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 tub frozen whipped topping (8 ounces, thawed)
- 3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Drain fruit: Drain the mandarin oranges and pineapple chunks thoroughly if you are using canned fruit to avoid excess liquid making the salad watery.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, gently mix all the drained fruits with the mini marshmallows to evenly distribute the sweetness and texture.
- Combine yogurt mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the thawed frozen whipped topping with the nonfat plain Greek yogurt until smooth and well blended.
- Fold mixture: Carefully fold the yogurt and whipped topping mixture into the fruit and marshmallow mixture to preserve the fruit’s shape and to create a light, fluffy texture.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh fruit whenever possible for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the amount of marshmallows for desired sweetness.
- For a lighter version, substitute whipped topping with additional Greek yogurt.
- This salad can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Gently folding the yogurt mixture helps keep the fruit intact instead of breaking it down.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: fruit salad, marshmallows, pineapple, mandarin oranges, strawberries, grapes, whipped topping, Greek yogurt, no-cook dessert
