DAD'S SUMMERTIME FRUIT SALAD

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My dad love to invent new things. I don't know if he made this up himself or someone told him....nevertheless, it is really wonderful. Over the years, I tweaked this to a more healthy style (he used sour cream and sugar).

Provided by Happy Harry 2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces fat-free cottage cheese (may use low-fat)
2 -3 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon sugar substitute (more to taste)
12 large seedless grapes, halved (red or green)
12 medium strawberries, halved
1 medium kiwi, peeled and cut into bit-sized chunks
1 large banana, cut into bite-sized chunks*
1/2 medium cantaloupe, seeded and cut into bite-sized chunks
12 walnuts, coarsely chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • There should be more fruit than dressing.
  • Choose any other types of fruit as they come into season.
  • * Open and slice banana last to maintain its' color.
  • Combine yogurt, cottage cheese, and sugar substitute.
  • Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Add all fruits, nuts, and toss gently to coat.
  • Do not break down the fruit.
  • Chill at least 1/2 hour.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.2, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 8.1, Sodium 33.7, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 20.9, Protein 23.4

Sami Hidare
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This fruit salad is the perfect summer treat. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I highly recommend it!


AB Mk rington
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I love that this fruit salad is so versatile. I can add or remove fruits depending on what I have on hand.


Nethuka NethukaMadushan
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This fruit salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a healthy and delicious snack.


Sumee Basnet
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This fruit salad is now my go-to summer dessert.


Binod pandeya
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This fruit salad is the perfect summer dessert. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


razia khan
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I love this fruit salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Kasey Combs
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This fruit salad is a must-try! It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious.


Oaklynn Smiles
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This is the best fruit salad I've ever had. The dressing is amazing and the fruit is so fresh.


Steven Hay Riddell
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This fruit salad is the perfect summer treat. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever fruit I have on hand.


Dennis Oladimeji
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I'm not a big fan of fruit salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and refreshing, and the fruit is fresh and flavorful.


Bianca Mccolister
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This fruit salad is easy to make and so delicious. I love that I can use whatever fruit I have on hand. It's the perfect summer dessert or snack.


Daw Kw
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I made this fruit salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. The fruit was fresh and ripe and the dressing was the perfect amount of sweetness and tartness.


Tahir Shahjadoon
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This fruit salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of fruits and the dressing is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again all summer long.