Berry Yogurt Salad
Berry Yogurt Salad is a delectable combination of fresh berries, strawberry Greek yogurt, pudding mix, and Cool Whip! This fruit salad is perfect for summer BBQs, picnics, or a fun dessert for the kids.
Quick Look: Berry Yogurt Salad
Ready In: 15 minutes
Serves: 8
Calories: 240 Calories
Main Ingredients: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, Greek yogurt, pudding mix, Cool Whip
Why You'll Love It: this is an easy berry salad made with protein-packed Greek yogurt, that is perfect to serve at a potluck or BBQ!
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Looking for an easy side dish that doubles as a lighter dessert? This Berry Yogurt Salad is creamy, fresh, and packed with juicy berries in a sweetened yogurt mixture. It comes together in just minutes and is perfect for everything from summer cookouts and baby showers to weekday snacks and holiday brunches.
This berry yogurt salad recipe is light, creamy, and loaded with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries in a lightly sweet yogurt mixture. It's somewhere between a fruit salad and a dessert salad, making it versatile enough for brunches, BBQs, or an afternoon treat. Plus, it's simple to make ahead and a delicious way to enjoy fresh summer berries!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy and Quick to Make - this recipe comes together in less than 15 minutes!
- Great for a Gathering - berry yogurt salad is perfect as a fun side dish or lighter dessert when serving a crowd.
- Kids Love It - with yogurt and whipped topping, how could they not?!
Key Ingredients
Berries - you can really use any type of berries that you like, but I love using a combination of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
Whipped Topping - Cool whip is one of my favorite shortcuts for making fluffy desserts.
Substitutions and Variations
Different Fruit - Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries all work well in this recipe. Grapes, mandarin oranges, peaches, or chopped apples are all great options.
Homemade Whipped Cream - instead of Cool Whip, you could make your own whipped cream. Simply beat 1 ½ cups of heavy whipping cream with 3 tablespoon of powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
Different Yogurt - I like using vanilla yogurt but you could use plain or even berry flavored yogurt.
How to Make Berry Yogurt Salad
This fruit salad recipe is so easy to make. To start, prep your fruit. Cut the stems off of the strawberries and then slice. Wash the blueberries and raspberries.
Next, in a large bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt and the pudding mix. When I tried doing this with a spoon the mixture was pretty lumpy, so I switched to a hand mixer and it worked much better. It's okay if there are some lumps! Next fold in the Cool Whip. Definitely do this with a spatula so it stays fluffy.
Lastly, fold in the berries. Raspberries are pretty delicate so carefully fold them in. That's it! Either serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until you're ready to serve it.
Expert Tips
Serving Suggestions - This salad with berries and yogurt is perfect for the summertime, in my opinion. I first made it to bring on a picnic we were having with my Tuna Pasta Salad between the boys soccer games, to serve as a side dish and a dessert all in one.
Use Dry Berries - After washing your berries, make sure they're completely dry before mixing them into the salad. Extra moisture can make the yogurt mixture watery.
Storage - Store leftover berry yogurt salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir gently before serving.
Fold Gently - Stir the berries into the yogurt mixture carefully to keep them intact and prevent the salad from turning pink or mushy.
Make Ahead - You can prepare this salad a few hours in advance, making it perfect for potlucks, brunches, and holiday gatherings.
Berry Yogurt Salad Recipe FAQs
Fresh berries are best for this recipe. Frozen berries tend to release too much liquid when thawed, which can make the salad watery.
I use Vanilla Greek yogurt because it adds extra sweetness and flavor, but plain Greek yogurt can also be used if you prefer a tangier flavor and extra protein.
Yes! This berry yogurt salad can be made several hours ahead of serving. For the freshest texture, I recommend serving it the same day, as the berries will continue to release juices as it sits.
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Berry Yogurt Salad
Ingredients
- 32 ounces strawberries sliced
- 16 ounces blueberries
- 8 ounces raspberries
- 32 ounces strawberry Greek yogurt
- 3.4 ounce box instant vanilla pudding
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt and pudding mix. I found this easiest to do with a hand electric mixer so there were no lumps.
- Fold in the Cool Whip.
- Fold in the berries.
- Serve and enjoy!
- If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Do you use reg pudding mix or instant pudding mix
Instant
Can you use plain Greek yogurt?
Yes, that will work but it won't be quite as sweet. You could add some extra sweetener, if you'd like.