Yummy, I ate Hawaiian Fruit Salad dessert, made by my step-mom, Jo-an. The dessert really hit me! Here are tasty recipe:
HAWAIIAN FRUIT SALAD
Ready in 45 minutes or less
A simple dressing made with flavored yogurt coats this refreshing combination of fresh and canned fruit. It looks spectacular when presented in a pineapple boat and sprinkled with toasted coconut.1 whole fresh pineapple
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 - 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 - 1/2 cups green grapes, halved
1 - 1/4 cups pina colada-flavored or vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted, divided
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon coconut or vanilla extractStand the pineapple upright and vertically cut a third from one side, leaving the leaves attached. Set cut piece aside. Using a paring or grapefruit knife, remove strips of pineapple from the large section, leaving a 1/2-in. shell; discard core. Cut strips into bite-size chunks. Invert shell onto paper towel to drain. Remove fruit from the small pineapple piece and cut into chunks; discard peel. Place shell in a serving basket or bowl.
In another bowl, combine the pineapple chunks, oranges, strawberries and grapes. Combine the yogurt, 1/4 cup coconut and extract; spoon over fruit and stir gently. Spoon into pineapple shell. Sprinkle with remaining coconut. Yield: 6 servings.
Reference: Taste of Home's Quick Cooking, March/April 2002, pg.42.
