Fruit Salad with Lemon Coconut Dressing

Ingredients:

For the fruit salad:

• 2 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
• 2 cups pineapple chunks
• 2 cups seedless grapes, halved
• 2 bananas, sliced
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup raspberries
• Optional: any other fruits you enjoy such as mango, papaya, or melon

For the lemon coconut dressing with vanilla:

• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the fruit:

   • Wash and prepare all the fruits as needed. Cut them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.

2. Make the dressing:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Adjust sweetness and tanginess to taste by adding more honey or lemon juice if desired.

3. Combine fruit and dressing:

   • Pour the lemon coconut dressing over the prepared fruit in the mixing bowl.

4. Toss gently:

   • Gently toss the fruit salad with the dressing until all the fruits are evenly coated.

5. Chill:

   • Cover the fruit salad with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container.
   • Refrigerate the fruit salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.

6. Serve:

   • Once chilled, give the fruit salad a final gentle toss before serving.
   • Serve the fruit salad in individual bowls or on a platter.
   • Garnish with additional lemon zest or shredded coconut if desired.

Enjoy this vibrant and flavorful fruit salad with lemon coconut dressing infused with vanilla as a refreshing and healthy dessert or snack option!