Easy Fruit Salad
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5
Easy Fruit Salad
Description
The salad is prepared by mixing instant pistachio pudding mix with crushed pineapple (including juice), followed by folding in Cool Whip to create a smooth, fluffy cream. Freshly sliced strawberries, bananas, grapes, mandarin oranges, and blackberries are gently folded into the mixture to coat them evenly without crushing. The combination yields a creamy, sweet fruit salad with a subtle nutty pistachio flavor complimenting the fresh fruit’s acidity and texture.
This dish is best served chilled and covered, making it a refreshing dessert or side for warm weather meals or casual gatherings. The pudding mix stabilizes the cream and keeps the fruit coated, contributing to a pleasing mouthfeel.
According to the notes, leftovers should be refrigerated for a few days but may start to separate over time. Stirring the salad occasionally helps maintain an even consistency. Variations can include other fruits such as peaches or berries for personal preference.
Ingredients
- 3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix you can use vanilla if you'd like
- 15 ounces pineapple don't drain, crushed
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 2 pounds strawberries sliced
- 3 banana sliced
- 1 pound grapes
- 16 ounces mandarin orange
- 12 ounces blackberry or raspberries
More options:
- peach sliced
- blueberries
- huckleberry
Instructions
- Mix pudding mix and crushed pineapple in a large bowl.
- Add Cool Whip and mix well.
- Fold in the fruit.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and stir occasionally to prevent separation; best consumed within a couple of days.
- Additional fruits such as peaches, blueberries, or huckleberries can be added for variety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 495mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 540IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 78mg | 87% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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