Description
This creamy fruit salad dressing combines tangy orange juice with the smoothness of Greek yogurt and the natural sweetness of honey or maple syrup. Thickened with cornstarch and flavored with vanilla, it creates a luscious, velvety dressing perfect for enhancing the freshness of your favorite fruit salads.
Ingredients
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Dressing Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Mix the syrup: Place the orange juice, vanilla extract, honey (or maple syrup), and cornstarch in a saucepan. Whisk well until the mixture is smooth and there are no dry lumps of cornstarch remaining.
- Cook the syrup: With constant whisking, bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes or until it thickens to a medium syrup consistency.
- Cool the syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat. To cool quicker, pour the syrup into a bowl and let it come to room temperature, whisking occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on top.
- Finish the dressing: Whisk the plain Greek yogurt into the cooled syrup until fully combined, then chill the dressing in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
- Use honey or maple syrup depending on your sweetness preference or dietary needs.
- Whisking continuously during cooking prevents lumps and ensures a smooth texture.
- Cooling the syrup before adding yogurt prevents curdling for a creamy finish.
- Chill the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor and consistency.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
