Description
Fruit Salad With Yogurt is a refreshing, healthy, and delicious treat combining fresh mixed fruits with creamy yogurt. This versatile recipe is quick and simple to prepare, nutrient-packed, and adaptable to various dietary needs, making it an ideal snack, breakfast, or light dessert any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 cup strawberries, washed, hulled, and chopped
- 1/2 cup blueberries, washed
- 1 banana, peeled and sliced
- 1 kiwi, peeled and chopped
Yogurt Base
- 1 cup plain or Greek yogurt
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
Optional Toppings
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or nuts (e.g. almonds, walnuts)
- Fresh mint leaves or citrus zest (lemon or orange), for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Wash all fruits thoroughly. Peel and chop them into bite-sized pieces to ensure even flavor and texture in every spoonful. Aim for a mix of juicy, sweet, and slightly tart fruits for complexity.
- Mix the Yogurt Base: In a medium bowl, stir the yogurt with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup until smooth and lightly sweetened. This step balances the natural tartness of the yogurt with a touch of sweetness.
- Combine Fruit and Yogurt: Gently fold the chopped fruits into the sweetened yogurt, mixing just enough to coat the fruit without breaking it or making the salad watery.
- Add Optional Toppings: Sprinkle chia seeds, nuts, or fresh mint on top to add texture, flavor, and additional nutrition.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serving chilled enhances its refreshing quality.
Notes
- Choose ripe fruits for the best taste and natural sweetness.
- Drain juicy fruits like watermelon or oranges lightly to prevent a watery salad.
- Use thick yogurts like Greek or strained yogurt to avoid a runny texture.
- Mix the salad just before serving to keep fruits fresh and vibrant.
- Experiment by adding crunchy textures such as nuts or seeds for a more interesting mouthfeel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: fruit salad, yogurt, healthy snack, breakfast, light dessert, quick recipe, gluten free, nutritious, protein rich
