Festival Fruit Salad
Description: 🎉 Cool, refreshing, and sure to please both kids and adults alike, this Festival Fruit Salad recipe offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack, a light dessert, or an elegant treat to impress guests, this versatile dish fits the bill. Originally curated by the Canadian Diabetes Association, it’s not only delicious but also suitable for various dietary preferences and restrictions.
Cook Time: 4 hours ⏰
Prep Time: 10 minutes ⏰
Total Time: 4 hours and 10 minutes ⏰
Recipe Category: Dessert 🍨
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Fruit, Canadian, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Refrigerator, Beginner Cook, Easy, Inexpensive 🍇🇨🇦🍌
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 51.9
- Fat Content: 0.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 2.6mg
- Sodium Content: 14.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 9g
- Fiber Content: 0.9g
- Sugar Content: 6.6g
- Protein Content: 3.1g
Servings: 6 🍽️
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup orange beverage
- 1/2 cup banana, sliced
- 1 cup green seedless grapes
- 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple chunks
Instructions:
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Begin by sprinkling the gelatin over 1/4 cup of orange beverage in a small bowl. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes to soften.
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In a saucepan, combine the remaining orange beverage with the fresh lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
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Once the liquid is boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the softened gelatin and almond flavoring to the mixture, stirring continuously until the gelatin dissolves completely.
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Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and refrigerate until it’s partially set.
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Once partially set, remove the bowl from the refrigerator and gently fold in the plain yogurt until well combined.
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Carefully fold in the sliced orange, banana, green seedless grapes, and unsweetened pineapple chunks until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
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Prepare an 8×4-inch loaf pan by rinsing it with cold water. Then, spoon the gelatin fruit mixture into the pan, spreading it out evenly.
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Cover the pan with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the mixture is fully set.
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Once set, remove the fruit salad from the refrigerator and unmold it onto a serving platter.
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Cut the fruit salad into slices approximately 1 1/2 inches thick and serve chilled.
Additional Notes:
- For a fun twist, consider serving this Festival Fruit Salad in stemmed clear glasses for an elegant presentation, perfect for special occasions or entertaining guests.
- This recipe is beginner-friendly and requires minimal cooking skills, making it ideal for those who are new to the kitchen or looking for a quick and easy dessert option.
- Feel free to customize the fruit selection based on personal preferences or seasonal availability.
- Each serving of this fruit salad provides approximately 1 fruit and vegetable choice, making it a nutritious and satisfying option for those following a diabetic diet plan.
