Make Fruit Salad With Yogurt
You have some delicious fruit of the season, and want to try a simple fruit salad. Your family will be happy to share such a fresh and delicious dish. This is how to make fruit salad with yogurt.
Steps
- Prepare the fruit. Depending on the fruit of the season, wash it first, then peel, seed, core and cut it into small bite-sized pieces. Save any juice that comes to add to the salad.
- Prepare the bowl. Place the cut fruit in a deep bowl, and if possible, sprinkle on a tablespoon of lemon juice to preserve the color of cut fruit.
- Add other ingredients. You could add shredded coconut, raisins, craisins, chopped raw or toasted nuts, or dried fruit bits.
- Add the dressing. Use plain whole or low-fat yogurt, adding enough to lightly coat each piece of fruit, without having a lot of yogurt sitting on the bottom of the bowl. Toss lightly with a large spoon. You could also mix the yogurt with mayonnaise or sour cream to vary the taste. You could also use flavored yogurt such as vanilla or strawberry to add a sweeter, more fruity flavor.
- Finished.
Tips
- Do it really fast. Don't wait long with fresh cut fruit to add lemon juice or dressing. It will begin to dry out or turn a dark color. This is harmless, but it doesn't look as nice.
- Be sure to remove all the skin (depending on the fruit), seeds, etc. Nobody wants a bite of seed in their salad.
- Mix a variety of fruits to get different colors and tastes. It will look and taste better.
- Use yogurt, not some other product. Regular salad dressings such as Ranch, Green Goddess, Coleslaw, or Sesame Honey may not taste good.
- This is a great way for children to help in the kitchen and learn basic cooking techniques.
Things You'll Need
- large bowl
- cutting board and sharp knife
- measuring spoon and cup
- large stirring spoon
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