Summer Fruit Salad

Name: Summer Fruit Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: PINEAPPLE CREAM CHEESE DRESSING:; 1/3 cup sugar; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup pineapple juice; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; SALAD:; 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries; 2 cups pineapple tidbits; 1-1/2 cups seedless green or red grapes, halved; 1-1/2 cups diced peaches or nectarines; 1 cup fresh blueberries or raspberries; 1/4 cup sugar; Leaf lettuce

A tangy cream cheese dressing makes this refreshing salad special. I've found it's a big hit at potlucks, whether served as a salad or dessert. It makes a luscious finale on those sultry summer days when baking is out of the question. —James Korzenowski, Fennville, Michigan

Ingredients

PINEAPPLE CREAM CHEESE DRESSING:
1/3 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
SALAD:
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 cups pineapple tidbits
1-1/2 cups seedless green or red grapes, halved
1-1/2 cups diced peaches or nectarines
1 cup fresh blueberries or raspberries
1/4 cup sugar
Leaf lettuce

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in the juices until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount into the eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 160° and is thickened. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add juice mixture; mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
In a large bowl, combine the fruit. Sprinkle with sugar; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 230 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Summer Fruit Salad in Taste of Home June/July 2003

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2124arizona

Jul 1, 2017

This fruit salad is perfect for a family get-together!! We love it!!
jaschuessler

Jun 27, 2015

Very good recipe! Loved the dressing but there was a lot of it. When I mixed all the dressing in, it was fruit soup. I will keep making the dressing but will only use a small portion of it.
gunslinger

Oct 20, 2014

Very pretty delicious salad. Great healthy addition to summer cookouts.
Ellen0918nj

Apr 8, 2010

This is absolutely delicious! I didn't read the recipe through, and was making it to bring to a party that afternoon, so naturally, couldn't let it chill overnight! I think it chilled for 3 hours at the most, and it was still a hit! This is perfect for those hot summer days!
Ellen0918nj

Feb 2, 2010

This is wonderful! Delicious dressing, and especially refreshing on those hot summer days..I will make this again and again!
Ellen0918nj

May 27, 2009

This is wonderful! I didn't even let it sit overnight, but mixed it with the dressing and served it only a few hours later. Everyone loved it!
memecooks

Jun 5, 2008

Delicious, I made this for a luncheon at my work place. It was a hit. Marsha Campbell Cullman Alabama