No Bake Dressing

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Servings: 1 cups Difficulty: Intermediate
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A refreshing, sweet-and-tart fruit salad with a creamy coconut-pineapple glaze
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This No Bake Dressing is a vibrant, make-ahead fruit salad that shines as a light side dish or dessert. Featuring crisp Golden Delicious and Red Delicious apples, juicy pineapple chunks, and a hint of toasted coconut, it’s tossed in a glossy, thickened pineapple juice sauce. The result is a refreshing blend of sweet and tart flavors with a delightful mix of textures. Perfect for potlucks, summer gatherings, or as a vegan-friendly alternative to traditional heavy dressings, this recipe requires no oven time and sets beautifully in the refrigerator.

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No Bake Dressing

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 cups Calories: 234.2

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This No Bake Dressing is a vibrant, make-ahead fruit salad that shines as a light side dish or dessert. Featuring crisp Golden Delicious and Red Delicious apples, juicy pineapple chunks, and a hint of toasted coconut, it&# 226;ÂÂs tossed in a glossy, thickened pineapple juice sauce. The result is a refreshing blend of sweet and tart flavors with a delightful mix of textures. Perfect for potlucks, summer gatherings, or as a vegan-friendly alternative to traditional heavy dressings, this recipe requires no oven time and sets beautifully in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of the reserved pineapple juice, 2/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and a dash of salt.
  2. Whisk the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil and thickens into a smooth glaze.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped Golden Delicious apples, Red Delicious apples, drained pineapple chunks, and 1/2 cup of coconut.
  5. Add optional ingredients if desired: chopped celery, white grapes, and chopped English walnuts.
  6. Pour the cooled pineapple dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
  7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 234.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.4g16%
Saturated Fat 8.1g41%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 13.9mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 38.6g13%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g28%
Sugars 26.9g
Protein 1.9g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: no bake, fruit salad, apple, pineapple, coconut, vegan, dessert, side dish, summer, potluck, easy, gluten free, chilled, make ahead, refreshing, sweet, tart, cornstarch sauce, walnut, grape
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