Description
This Delicious Apple Fruit Salad combines crisp apples, juicy grapes, and sweet pineapple in a creamy whipped topping dressing. Perfect as a Thanksgiving side, refreshing dessert, or quick treat, it’s colorful, kid-approved, and pairs beautifully with holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), chopped
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip) or whipped cream
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Tools:
- Large mixing bowl
- Small bowl for dressing
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing spoon
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Wash, core, and chop apples. Toss with lemon juice in a large bowl to prevent browning.
- Add other fruits: Halve grapes and add them along with pineapple chunks.
- Make the creamy dressing: In a small bowl, fold whipped topping until smooth. For a tangy twist, add Greek yogurt.
- Combine and mix: Pour dressing over fruit and gently stir to coat. Fold in marshmallows and nuts if using.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Best apples: Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, or Granny Smith for firm texture and flavor.
- Dressing variations: Yogurt-honey, cream cheese blend, or citrus glaze.
- Mix-ins: Dried cranberries, shredded coconut, mandarin oranges, or crushed Oreos for a dessert twist.
- Tips: Prep fruit ahead but keep dressing separate; add delicate toppings just before serving.
- Storage: Best fresh; refrigerate up to 2 days with dressing stored separately.
- Make dairy-free: Use coconut whipped cream or dairy-free yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Apple fruit salad, Thanksgiving fruit salad, Holiday salad recipe, Creamy fruit salad with apples, Easy dessert salad