Citrus Yogurt Layered Salad Recipes

FRUIT SALAD WITH CITRUS YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• For syrup, in a large saucepan combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Cool. Stir in triple sec if desired. , In a large bowl, combine the kiwi, pears, apples, oranges, grapes and grapefruit; add syrup and gently toss. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve fruit salad with a slotted spoon; drizzle with yogurt sauce.

CITRUS YOGURT LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• Cut tops and bottoms from grapefruits and oranges, then cut along the pith to remove remaining skin. Cut between the membranes to remove citrus sections. Drain in strainer to remove excess juice.
• In 8 martini glasses, sorbet cups or coupes, layer as follows: First place 3 to 5 grapefruit sections, 3 mint leaves, then a heaping tablespoon of yogurt, then about 8 orange sections. Follow that with 2 more mint leaves, another heaping tablespoon of yogurt, then pistachio nuts.

LAYERED YOGURT FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix yogurt and orange juice; set aside.
• In 2 1/2-quart clear glass bowl, layer fruit in order listed. Pour yogurt mixture over fruit. Sprinkle with coconut. Serve immediately.

CITRUS SALAD WITH GINGER YOGURT

Steps:

• Break grapefruit and tangerines into sections. Cut grapefruit sections into thirds; cut tangerine sections in half. Transfer grapefruit, tangerines, and all juices to deep serving bowl. Using small sharp knife, cut all peel and white pith from oranges. Slice oranges into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, then cut slices into quarters. Add oranges and all juices to same bowl. Mix in 1/2 cup dried cranberries, honey, and cinnamon. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Mix yogurt and ginger in bowl. (Fruit and yogurt can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.)
• Spoon yogurt atop fruit. Sprinkle with brown sugar and dried cranberries.

CREAMY FRUIT SALAD WITH YOGURT

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, combine the fruit cocktail, bananas, apple and orange. Combine the pudding mix and yogurt until smooth. Add to fruit mixture; stir to coat. Refrigerate leftovers.

LAYERED SALAD IN A JAR

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix yogurt and vinegar; set aside.
• In each of two 1-quart jars or medium bowls, place half of the lettuce. Fill each jar with layers of half of the next 5 ingredients.
• Top each jar with half of the yogurt mixture; seal jar. Refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve, pour into serving bowl, toss to coat.

FRUIT & CREAM LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and extract until smooth. Add yogurt; beat until blended. Fold in whipped topping., In a 3-qt. trifle bowl, layer the peaches, strawberries and blueberries. Top with half of the whipped topping mixture. Layer with grapes, oranges and remaining whipped topping mixture. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with almonds just before serving. Garnish with strawberries if desired.