Classic Gluten-Free Fruit Salad Recipe

Gluten-Free Classic Fruit Salad Recipe Teri Gruss
Gluten-Free Classic Fruit Salad. 2011 (c) Teri Lee Gruss
  • 37 mins
  • Prep: 30 mins,
  • Cook: 7 mins
  • Yield: 12 bowls (12 servings)
Ratings (5)

By Teri Gruss, MS

Updated 08/11/18

This colorful fruit salad is a gluten-free version of the classic fruit salad recipe based on cooked pineapple juice dressing. This is the recipe that we all loved as kids. It's sweet, creamy and the tangy pineapple dressing is delicious.

The recipe serves a crowd of 12 (or more), so if you are cooking for a small group, reduce the volume accordingly.

What You'll Need

  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons gluten-free sweet rice flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drain and reserve juice
  • 1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves, cut into bite sizes
  • 2 cups fresh sliced strawberries
  • 1 cup sliced seedless grapes, green or red
  • 1/2 pint of whipping cream
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows

How to Make It

  1. Crack eggs into a medium saucepan. Whisk to blend. Add sweet rice flour. Whisk to blend. Add sugar and salt. Whisk and cook over medium heat until thick and creamy.
  2. Add reserved pineapple juice. Blend and cook until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat and completely cool. This dressing can be made up to one day before making ​a salad. Chill in refrigerator.
  3. Whip cream until peaks form.
  4. Place prepared fresh and canned fruit in a large mixing bowl. Pour chilled dressing over fruit. Use a large spatula to thoroughly blend. Fold in whipped cream and marshmallows - optional.
  1. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Reminder: Always make sure your work surfaces, utensils, pans, and tools are free of gluten. Always read product labels. Manufacturers can change product formulations without notice. When in doubt, do not buy or use a product before contacting the manufacturer for verification.

Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
Calories 194
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Unsaturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 75 mg
Sodium 139 mg
Carbohydrates 40 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Protein 4 g
(The nutrition information on our recipes is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. Individual results may vary.)