Fruit Salad with Cool Whip

Bowl of a fresh fruit salad made with berries, bananas, grapes, & pineapple dressed with Cool Whip topping.

This fresh fruit salad with Cool Whip is light, sweet, & creamy. The easy dessert recipe is healthy, refreshing, & a summer favorite. It is perfect to serve at BBQ, cookouts, potlucks, parties, & easy to make a lot to feed a crowd. A holiday favorite at Easter, Mother's Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, & Labor Day. It is gluten-free, vegetarian, & better for you than classic ambrosia - made without coconut or marshmallows.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course Dessert, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 68 kcal

Ingredients

1 8-ounce tub Cool Whip defrosted & soft
1 ½ cup pineapple cut into small chunks
1 ½ cup green grapes cut into pieces
1 cup strawberries diced
1 cup banana diced
1 cup blueberries

Instructions

If the Cool Whip is not already defrosted, place it on the counter to thaw. This takes about 20-30 minutes. I like to defrost it the night before overnight in the refrigerator s it is all ready.
Wash the berries & grapes. Let them dry while prepping the pineapple.
Remove the skin & core the pineapple. Cut the pineapple into small bite-sized pieces.
Next, cut the grapes, banana, & strawberries into small pieces. Add the blueberries & all the cut fruits to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Using a rubber spatula, scoop out the defrosted Cool Whip & add it to the bowl.
Gently fold the softened whipped topping into the bowl with the fresh-cut fruit pieces. Make sure the fruit is evenly coated with Cool Whip. Do not overmix or press hard - this helps the fruit stay plump & intact.
Serve immediately.
Store covered or in a container with a tight-fitting lid for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Stir to refresh & add more Cool Whip if needed.

Notes

STORING:

Store for up to 2 days in the refrigerator in an air-tight container. Keep in mind the whipped topping may separate. Simply stir to combine or add more Cool Whip to freshen it up.

I do not recommend freezing this. Refreezing the Cool Whip and some of the fruit - like the bananas, do not freeze well.

SUBSTITUTIONS & VARIATIONS:

Try any diced fresh fruits and berries. The ratio is 6 cups of fruit to one small tub of Cool Whip.
For a tropical twist, use mango, papaya, guava, and kiwi with the pineapple.
Use all berries only for berry lovers.

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.05gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 0.02mgSodium: 2mgPotassium: 197mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.4mg

Keyword 4th of July, creamy, easy, fruit, healthy, no bake, no cook, spring, summer, sweet

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