Description
Indulge in a refreshing Easy Fruit Salad that bursts with vibrant flavors and colors, making it an ideal dish for any occasion. This delightful salad combines juicy strawberries, blueberries, red grapes, sweet pineapple, and mandarin oranges, all enveloped in a light creamy dressing made from instant vanilla pudding powder. Perfect as a side dish for brunches, barbecues, or even as a healthy snack at home, this fruit salad is not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious. With minimal prep time and no cooking involved, you can whip up this quick fruit medley in just a few simple steps. Enjoy it chilled to savor the fresh taste or customize it with your favorite seasonal fruits for a personal touch.
Ingredients
- 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 hulled and sliced strawberries, blueberries, red grapes, bite-sized pineapple pieces, and drained mandarin oranges.
- Sprinkle the instant vanilla pudding powder over the mixed fruits and add both vanilla extract and almond extract.
- Gently stir to combine all ingredients without mashing the fruits. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight to let the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider tossing in your favorite nuts or seeds. A splash of citrus juice can enhance freshness while preventing browning. Feel free to substitute any fruits based on what’s in season for optimal flavor.