Creamy Hawaiian Fruit Salad

Transform your next gathering into a tropical paradise with this Creamy Hawaiian Fruit Salad, a vibrant medley of sweet pineapple chunks, juicy mandarin oranges, luscious maraschino cherries, and refreshing grapes. This easy, no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and is enhanced with fluffy mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, and a luxuriously creamy dressing made from Greek yogurt, whipped topping, honey, and a hint of lemon juice for tangy balance. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a holiday side dish, this crowd-pleasing salad is irresistibly light yet indulgent, and the optional addition of macadamia or pecan nuts adds a delightful crunch. Serve it chilled to enjoy the ultimate combination of tropical flavors in every creamy, fruity bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
• 1 cup mandarin oranges (drained, canned)
• 1 cup maraschino cherries (halved)
• 1.5 cups grapes (red or green, halved)
• 1.5 cups mini marshmallows
• 0.5 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1.5 cups whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as macadamia nuts or pecans)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, halved maraschino cherries, and halved grapes.

Step 2

Gently fold in the mini marshmallows and shredded coconut to the fruit mixture.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together plain Greek yogurt, whipped topping, honey, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Pour the creamy mixture over the fruit and marshmallow mixture in the large bowl.

Step 5

Using a spatula, gently fold the creamy dressing into the fruit until everything is evenly coated. Be careful not to crush the fruit.

Step 6

If desired, fold in chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Before serving, give the fruit salad a gentle stir to re-incorporate any liquid that may have settled at the bottom.

Step 9

Serve chilled in bowls or as a side dish, and enjoy your tropical Creamy Hawaiian Fruit Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2025.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2607.4

Total Fat 102.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 24.5mg	0%
Sodium 282.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 414.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.7g	0%
Total Sugars 312.5g
Protein 37.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 459.3mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 1894.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.9%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 60.7%