If you are looking for a refreshing treat to enjoy on a hot summer day, a fruit salad with vanilla dressing can be a delightful option. With its vibrant colors, natural sweetness, and creamy vanilla dressing, this dish can tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings for something light and tasty. This article will provide you with a delicious recipe for a fruit salad with vanilla dressing, along with variations and tips to make it even more special. Whether you are serving it as a side dish, a dessert, or a healthy snack, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering or meal.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FRUIT SALAD WITH VANILLA DRESSING
This is not posted on the site yet, so here you go! Something light and fruity. Feel free to change the fruit/nuts to your liking. Courtesy of Alton Brown.
Provided by Ashbow
Categories Fruit
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, vanilla extract and salt. Season with pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- Place all of the fruit and the nuts into a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. Add the dressing, toss and serve.
FRUIT SALAD WITH ORANGE-VANILLA SYRUP
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the sugar, 1 cup water, orange zest, juice and vanilla bean in a small pan and stir to dissolve the sugar. Then bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes to thicken. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare all the fruit in a large bowl, pour the cooled syrup over the top and toss together. Decorate with mint leaves and chill until ready to serve.
VANILLA-LIME FRUIT SALAD
Feel free to be creative with the fruits you use in this recipe. The versatile dressing is amazing tossed with fresh strawberries or even drizzled over pound cake. -Kathryn Dampier, Quail Valley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 16 servings (2/3 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup. With a sharp knife, scrape the vanilla bean to remove the seeds; add bean and seeds to pan. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 20 minutes or until reduced by half. Remove from the heat; cool for 10 minutes. Discard vanilla bean. Stir in lime juice and zest., In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, oranges, grapefruit and blueberries. Drizzle with vanilla-lime sauce and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRUIT SALAD WITH VANILLA YOGURT
This is a recipe that my aunt made for me not long ago, and you can pretty much make it your own by adding your favorite fruits or taking out what you don't like. Also changing the yogurt flavor will change the taste as well.
Provided by Leslie
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Strawberry Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, lightly mix together the strawberries, peach, plums, kiwi fruit, cherries, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, pineapple, and grapes until the fruit is well mixed. Serve in bowls with yogurt spooned over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 55.7 mg, Sugar 22.5 g
FRUIT SALAD WITH VANILLA
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, grapes, bananas, kiwi and pineapple. Fold in pie filling and vanilla. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRESH FRUIT SALAD WITH HONEY VANILLA YOGURT
The dressing turns this fruit salad into something special. Cut the wedges from the orange into the bowl first, then squeeze the rest to extract juice, will keep the banana from turning brown.
Provided by Sue C.
Categories Fruit
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds in a bowl and set aside.
- Combine the orange juice and banana slices in a separate bowl.
- Add the berries and grapes and gently mix the fruit mixture together.
- Spoon the fruit into serving bowls and top with the yogurt.
FRUIT SALAD DRESSING
This sweet and tangy Fruit Salad Dressing is the perfect way to top off your fruit salad. Add this delicious dressing to make your fruit salad taste better! Your friends and family will love how it adds a delicious flavor that can't be beat.
Provided by Katie Clark
Categories Fruit
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place all the ingredients together in a medium sized bowl
- Stir until all the ingredients are mixed together
- Pour your dressing over your fruit salad
- Gently mix your fruit and dressing together until well coated
- Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve
Tips:
- Use ripe, fresh fruit. This will ensure that your salad is flavorful and juicy.
- Choose a variety of fruits. This will make your salad more colorful and appealing.
- Cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces. This will make it easier to eat and more visually appealing.
- Use a light dressing. A heavy dressing will overwhelm the delicate flavors of the fruit.
- Chill the salad before serving. This will make it more refreshing.
- Garnish the salad with fresh herbs or flowers. This will add a touch of elegance and freshness.
Conclusion:
Fruit salad is a delicious and healthy snack or dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With a little creativity, you can create a fruit salad that is both beautiful and delicious. So next time you are looking for a healthy and refreshing snack, reach for a bowl of fruit salad. You won't be disappointed!
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