Creamy Pineapple Fruit Salad (Print Version)

Tropical fruits coated in a smooth, tangy sour cream dressing make a refreshing sweet side.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit & Add-Ins

01 - 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
02 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
03 - 1 cup mandarin orange segments, canned and drained or fresh
04 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
05 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

→ Creamy Dressing

06 - 1 cup sour cream
07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons honey or sugar, adjusted to taste
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pineapple chunks, halved grapes, mandarin orange segments, mini marshmallows, and chopped nuts if using.
02 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, honey or sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
03 - Pour the creamy dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to set.
05 - Give the salad a gentle toss before serving to redistribute the dressing evenly throughout.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy dressing balances the tartness of pineapple so perfectly that even people who claim they dont like fruit salad come back for seconds.
  • Zero cooking means you can throw it together while the main dish is grilling and still have time to socialize.
02 -
  • Drain the pineapple thoroughly by pressing it gently against a fine mesh strainer because even a few extra tablespoons of juice will turn your dressing into a runny mess.
  • The salad tastes dramatically better after a full night in the fridge, so making it ahead is not just acceptable but actually preferred.
03 -
  • Replace the sour cream and mayonnaise entirely with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter version that still tastes indulgent thanks to the honey and vanilla.
  • Toasting the nuts in a dry skillet for just a few minutes releases oils that triple their flavor and make the whole salad smell incredible.

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