Description
A colorful and sweet fruit salad with a creamy, fluffy texture. Packed with fresh fruits, marshmallows, and a hint of cotton candy flavoring, this salad is a fun and delightful treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 1 cup green seedless grapes, halved
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
- 1/2 cup strawberry yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring (optional, for an extra sweet touch)
- 2 tablespoons pastel-colored sprinkles (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Mix the Fruit and Marshmallows:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the red and green grapes, strawberries, pineapple chunks, and mini marshmallows. Gently toss to mix. -
Prepare the Creamy Dressing:
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the whipped topping, strawberry yogurt, vanilla extract, and optional cotton candy flavoring until smooth. -
Combine the Fruit and Dressing:
Pour the creamy mixture over the fruit and marshmallows, folding gently until everything is evenly coated. -
Chill:
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and allow the flavors to meld. -
Garnish and Serve:
Before serving, sprinkle the salad with pastel-colored sprinkles for a fun, cotton candy-inspired touch. Serve chilled and enjoy the sweet, fluffy delight!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use flavored yogurt such as peach or vanilla.
- If you’re not a fan of cotton candy flavoring, you can leave it out and still enjoy the creamy fruit salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg