This Creamy Fruit Salad is a refreshing, sweet, and creamy treat packed with juicy fruit, tropical mango, crisp apples, and coconut. Tossed in a smooth, creamy dressing, it’s perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, family dinners, or an easy make-ahead dessert!
Prep time
15 minutes
Chill time
30 minutes
Servings
6
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples, diced
- 1 large ripe mango, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup green or red grapes, halved
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 banana, sliced (optional)
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- ½ cup whipped topping
- 2–3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk, optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the fruit
Wash the fruit thoroughly. Dice the apples and mango, halve the grapes, and drain the pineapple well. Slice the banana just before mixing to help prevent browning.
Step 2: Make the creamy dressing
In a large bowl, gently whisk together the Greek yogurt, whipped topping, condensed milk if using, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Add the fruit and coconut
Add the apples, mango, grapes, pineapple, and banana to the dressing. Sprinkle in the shredded coconut and gently fold everything together until the fruit is evenly coated.
Step 4: Chill and serve
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to blend and makes the salad extra refreshing.
Give it a gentle stir before serving, then garnish with a little extra coconut if desired.
Tips for the Best Fruit Salad
- Choose ripe fruit: Sweet, ripe mangoes make the salad extra flavorful.
- Drain canned fruit: Too much juice can make the dressing watery.
- Keep it fresh: Add bananas shortly before serving.
- Adjust the sweetness: Start with less condensed milk and add more to taste.
- Make it dairy-free: Use coconut yogurt and a dairy-free whipped topping.
Storage
Store the fruit salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for best quality. For food safety, don’t leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours. The fruit may release juice as it sits, so stir gently before serving.
Recipe Card
Creamy Fruit Salad Recipe
Fresh apples, mango, grapes, pineapple, and coconut in a creamy yogurt dressing.
PREP
15 min
CHILL
30 min
SERVES
6
Instructions: Dice the fruit, whisk the yogurt, whipped topping, optional condensed milk, and vanilla together. Fold in the fruit and coconut. Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve chilled.
