Creamy Fruit Salad Recipe | Easy Summer Side Dish with Fresh Fruit

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: sweetener

Honey adds natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

assorted fresh fruits

🥗Healthier: seasonal fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Canned fruits are often less expensive and have a longer shelf life.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped peanuts

Seeds provide crunch and nutrition at a lower cost.

Slice 4 cups of grapes in half.

Prepare apple slices and coat them with lemon juice to prevent browning.

Wash 1 cup of blueberries and add them to the bowl.

Slice 1 banana (optional) and add to the fruit mix.

In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of sour cream with 1 cup of crushed pecans and sliced almonds.

Add 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar to the sour cream mixture.

Pour about 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the mixture and stir until combined.

Pour the creamy mixture over the prepared fruit and stir to combine.

Chill the fruit salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens