Easy fruit salad with vanilla pudding is a delightful and refreshing dish that combines the natural sweetness and flavors of various fruits with the aromatic essence of vanilla. This fruit salad is perfect as a summer treat, a healthy dessert option, or even as a vibrant addition to brunch tables.
The beauty of a fruit salad with vanilla lies in its simplicity and the endless possibilities for customization based on personal taste or seasonal availability of fruits.
If you enjoy other fruit salad recipes please try Weight Watchers Orange Fluff, Berry Cheesecake Salad, or Fudge Stripe Cookie Fruit Salad.
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Why You Will Like This Recipe
Textures and Flavor! Fruit salad is a delightful side dish that appeals to a wide range of tastes for several compelling reasons. At its core, fruit salad is a vibrant medley of flavors, textures, and colors, offering a sensory experience that is both refreshing and satisfying.
Change up the Fruit! Whether you prefer the lush sweetness of ripe mangoes, the tartness of fresh berries, and pomegranates, or the crispness of apples, a well-crafted fruit salad has something to offer.
Health Benefits! One of the greatest appeals of fruit salad lies in its health benefits. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, it is a powerhouse of nutrition that supports overall well-being. Each fruit brings its own set of health advantages, from the antioxidant properties of blueberries to the vitamin C richness of oranges.
Moreover, fruit salad is incredibly adaptable and convenient. It can serve as a refreshing breakfast, a light lunch, or a delightful dessert, fitting seamlessly into any meal plan.
Ingredients Needed for Fruit Salad
- Strawberries sliced – those succulent, heart-shaped fruits, have captivated people’s palates and imaginations for centuries.
Sliced peaches 15 ounces each – Can use fresh or canned peaches if they are in season.
Pineapple chunks 15 ounces – Can use fresh or canned pineapples if they are in season.
Bananas sliced – are one of the most popular fruits on the planet, known for their distinctive yellow peel and sweet, creamy flesh. They’re not only delicious but also pack a punch of nutritional benefits. They are also rich in potassium.
Blueberries –
Purple grapes or green grapes. I like the purple ones cause they add some more color to the fruit salad.
Lime – zested
Instant vanilla pudding mix – only need 2 tablespoons. Can also use sugar free instant pudding. - See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to make Homemade Easy Fruit Salad with Vanilla Pudding
Step 1: Drain one of the cans of peaches into a large bowl. Stir 2 tablespoons pudding mix into the juice.
Step 2: Drain remaining can of peaches, mandarin oranges and pineapple chunks. (Juice is not needed for this recipe). Add all fruit and lime zest to the pudding mixture. Gently stir to combine.
Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
What To Serve With Fruit Salad
Fruit Salad is a classic side dish that pairs well with a variety of dishes, particularly breakfast food. When deciding what to serve with fruit salad, consider these popular options like a 5 Ingredient Hash Brown Casserole, Lemon Blueberry Pancakes, or Ree Drummond’s French Toast Casserole.
Additionally, you can use fruit salad at any Summer gathering you go to and you can store the salad in an air-tight container for easy transport.
Its versatility allows you to get creative with your culinary creations and enjoy a burst of flavor in every bite. So, next time you’re wondering what to serve with fruit salad in Summer think Traeger Smoked Pulled Pork or Spicy Smoked Chicken Thighs.
How do I store leftovers?
Always store leftovers in clean, food-grade containers. The type of container doesn’t really matter. Use zip lock, glass, plastic, whatever! Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container.
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Easy Fruit Salad with Vanilla Pudding
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Category: Easy
Method: Mix
Cuisine: American
Description
Easy fruit salad with vanilla pudding is a delightful and refreshing dish that combines the natural sweetness and flavors of various fruits with the aromatic essence of vanilla.
1 pint strawberries sliced
2 cans sliced peaches 15 ounces each
1 can pineapple chunks 15 ounces
2 bananas sliced
1 ½ cups blueberries
1 ½ cups purple grapes can
1 lime
2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
Instructions
Drain one of the cans of peaches into a large bowl. Stir 2 tablespoons pudding mix into the juice.
Drain remaining can of peaches, mandarin oranges and pineapple chunks. (Juice is not needed for this recipe).
Add all fruit and lime zest to the pudding mixture. Gently stir to combine.
Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve the fruit salad in small plastic cups!
WW Points 4: 1 cup of fruit salad
