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Fresh Fruit Dessert Salad

  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

A creamy, refreshing summer fruit salad made with fresh berries, bananas, and canned fruits tossed in a vanilla pudding and whipped topping dressing. It’s a no-cook, crowd-pleasing side or dessert that is easy to make and perfect for picnics.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 small box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 8 oz whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
  • 1 pint (12 oz) strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 medium bananas, sliced
  • 1 cup (150g) blueberries
  • 1 cup (150g) cherries, pitted
  • 1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1 can (8 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
  • Optional: Kiwi, apples, or grapes

Instructions

  1. Wash and prep all fresh fruit: hull and slice strawberries, slice bananas, pit cherries. Drain canned pineapple and mandarin oranges thoroughly to remove excess syrup.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold whole milk. Whisk vigorously for about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens into a smooth pudding.
  3. Gently fold in the whipped topping using a spatula, lifting from the bottom up to maintain airiness. Do not stir in circles.
  4. Add all prepared fruits to the bowl. Start with heavier fruits like strawberries and cherries, then add lighter ones like pineapple and bananas.
  5. Gently toss the fruit to coat evenly in the dressing, being careful not to crush the bananas.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
  7. Serve chilled. For best results, add bananas just before serving to prevent browning.

Notes

Drain canned fruit thoroughly to prevent a watery salad. Add bananas last or toss with lemon juice to prevent browning. Keep ingredients cold for best texture. This salad keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days but is best eaten fresh.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 24
  • Sodium: 60
  • Fat: 6
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 32
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 2

Keywords: fruit salad, summer dessert, no bake, picnic food, fresh fruit, vanilla pudding, whipped topping, easy recipe, crowd pleaser

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