Description
Indulge in the vibrancy of this Easy Fruit Salad, a delightful blend of fresh fruits that creates a refreshing treat perfect for any occasion. This colorful salad combines strawberries, blueberries, red grapes, pineapple, and mandarin oranges, all tossed in a creamy dressing made with vanilla pudding mix. Its quick preparation and versatility make it an ideal addition to brunches, summer picnics, or as a healthy snack. Plus, the combination of sweet fruits and a hint of almond extract will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 11 ounces blueberries
- 3 cups red grapes
- 1 whole pineapple (sliced)
- 15 ounces mandarin oranges (1 can)
- 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries, grapes, pineapple, and mandarin oranges.
- Sprinkle the instant vanilla pudding powder over the fruit. Add vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gently stir to coat the fruit evenly with the dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your fruit selection with seasonal favorites or add nuts for extra crunch. For added sweetness, drizzle honey or agave syrup before chilling.