How to make creamy Russian Fruit Salad at home?

Similar to fruit cocktail salad and ambrosia salad, Russian fruit salad is a type of fruit salad. It typically consists of a mixture of fresh fruits like strawberries, bananas, and grapes alongside canned fruits like pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, and fruit cocktails. 

It is also known as Olivier salad which was first served in Russia at the end of the 19th century. It typically consists of mayonnaise or sour cream dressing, diced boiled potatoes, carrots, pickles, peas, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.

Depending on the recipe, Russian fruit salad can also contain nuts, coconut, mini marshmallows, or dried fruits. It is popular in numerous nations all over the world and is typically served cold as a dessert or side dish. It's a light and refreshing salad that goes well with any season, including summer.

Here is a recipe for a Rich Russian Natural product Salad:

Ingredients:

• 1 can of fruit cocktail (20 oz.) that has been drained
• 1 can of mandarin oranges (15 oz.) that has been drained
• 1 can of pineapple chunks (15 oz.) that has been drained
• 1 cup of sliced strawberries
• 1 cup of sliced bananas
• 1 cup of mini marshmallows
• 1 cup of sour cream
• 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions to make:

1. Combine the fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, sliced strawberries, and sliced bananas in a large mixing bowl.
2. Mix everything in the bowl with the mini marshmallows.
3. Combine the granulated sugar, sour cream, mayonnaise, and vanilla extract in a separate mixing bowl until well combined.
4. Combine the fruit and marshmallow mixture with the sour cream mixture by gently folding it all together.
5. Refrigerate the bowl for at least one hour before serving by covering it with plastic wrap. The salad can also be topped with kiwi, grapes, or blueberries, depending on your preference. You can also make the Russian fruit salad only with cream.

Different Types:

There are also a few variations of the Russian salad, each with its own unique characteristics:

Olivier Salad: This is the Russian salad's most well-known and traditional variant. Pickles, boiled eggs, mayonnaise, boiled potatoes, carrots, and peas are all included. Ham or bologna can also be found in some recipes.

Herring Under a Fur Coat: Layered salads like this one are typically served on special occasions like Christmas or New Year's Eve. Each layer is topped with mayonnaise and contains layers of herring, boiled potatoes, carrots, beets, and onions. Typically, grated boiled eggs serve as the final layer, giving the salad the appearance of a "fur coat."

Salad with Vinegret: Beets and beans take the place of meat and eggs in this vegetarian Russian salad. Boiled beets, carrots, and potatoes are all included, along with onions, pickles, and canned beans. Instead of mayonnaise, vinegar, and vegetable oil are used to dress it.

Olivier Salad with Chicken: This version of the traditional Olivier salad includes potatoes, carrots, peas, and boiled chicken. It is frequently served as a main dish.

Mimosa Salad: Similar to Herring Under a Fur Coat, but with a different flavor profile, this is another layered salad. It has layers of mayonnaise, boiled potatoes, carrots, canned fish, and eggs. The salad takes on the appearance of a "mimosa flower" when the final layer is typically grated boiled egg yolk.