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Fruit Medley Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
🍴 Category: Sauces
🔍 Keywords: Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Pineapple, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Canadian, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Spring, Summer, Winter, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Beginner Cook, Easy, Inexpensive

Description:

Indulge in the delightful blend of flavors with this easy-to-make Fruit Medley recipe. Bursting with the goodness of various fruits and complemented by a creamy yogurt sauce, it’s a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 2 light cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup mandarin orange sections
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1/3 cup seedless grapes, halved
• 1 banana, sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/3 cup shredded coconut

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Sauce:

   • In a small mixing bowl, combine the plain low-fat yogurt, light cream cheese, honey, and ground ginger.
   • Stir the mixture until smooth, then cover and chill if desired.

2. Prepare the Fruits:

   • Drain the mandarin orange sections and pineapple chunks to remove excess liquid.

3. Combine Fruits:

   • In a medium bowl, gently combine the mandarin orange sections, pineapple chunks, and halved grapes.

4. Prepare Banana Slices:

   • In a small bowl, toss the sliced banana with lemon juice to prevent browning.
   • Add the banana slices to the fruit mixture and gently toss to combine.

5. Chill:

   • Chill the fruit mixture in the refrigerator to enhance flavors and freshness.

6. Serve:

   • Divide the chilled fruit mixture among 4 dessert dishes.
   • Top each serving with the prepared yogurt sauce.
   • Sprinkle shredded coconut over each dish for a tropical twist.

Enjoy this refreshing Fruit Medley as a delightful dessert, snack, or side dish, perfect for any season or occasion!