Fruit Salad with Vanilla Pudding & Cool Whip

This creamy fruit salad is packed with juicy fruit, fluffy Cool Whip, and a sweet vanilla pudding dressing. It's an easy make ahead side dish that's perfect for holidays, potlucks, picnics, or summer gatherings.

Yield: 6-8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: none
Special Equipment: Large mixing bowl

Ingredients

• 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix

• 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks, undrained

• 1 (15 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained

• 2 cups seedless grapes, halved

• 2 bananas, sliced, optional

• 1 cup strawberries, sliced

• 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip

• 1 to 2 cups mini marshmallows, optional

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk the dry vanilla pudding mix into the undrained pineapple chunks until the pudding begins to thicken.

2. Fold in the Cool Whip until smooth and creamy.

3. Gently stir in the mandarin oranges, grapes, strawberries, bananas if using, and mini marshmallows if desired.

4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend and the pudding to fully set.

5. Serve chilled.