Vanilla Pudding Fruit Salad
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4.3
Vanilla Pudding Fruit Salad
Description
The Vanilla Pudding Fruit Salad combines assorted fresh fruits with instant vanilla pudding powder. The pudding mix absorbs liquid from the fruit and optionally added water, forming a lightly thickened coating that holds the fruit together and adds a creamy sweetness. The fruits provide varied textures from soft to crisp and a balance of sweet and tart flavors.
Enhancements such as lemon or lime juice add a bright acidity that balances the sweetness, while vanilla and almond extracts deepen the flavor profile with subtle aromatic complexity. The salad can be served immediately but develops enhanced flavor and moisture integration when chilled overnight.
This salad keeps well refrigerated for up to two days, making it suitable for meal prep or advance serving at gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 cups Fruit I used 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries, 1 cup grapes, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup pineapple
- 1 to 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix Jell-O brand is vegan
- lemon juice optional, or lime juice, about 2 tablespoons
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- ½ teaspoon almond extract optional
Instructions
- Add fruit to a large bowl.
- Sprinkle with 1 to 2 tablespoons instant pudding mix powder and toss to combine. Over time, the natural fruit juices moisten the pudding powder. Or help it along with a splash of water.
- Optionally add lemon or lime juice for a tangier fruit salad and toss to combine.
- Optionally add vanilla or almond extract, or both, and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving. I prefer to make it and refrigerate overnight because the flavors marry and the coating tastes best.
Notes
- Consider a variety of fruits like cherries, raspberries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, cantaloupe, honeydew, and kiwi for flavor and texture diversity.
- Store the salad covered in the fridge for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
- Chilling the salad overnight allows flavors to meld and the pudding powder to soften for better texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 101g | 34% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 67g | 134% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
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