Vanilla Pudding Fruit Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy fruits tossed in smooth vanilla pudding for a refreshing, creamy delight everyone will love.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

01 - 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix

02 - 1 cup reserved pineapple juice

03 - 1 can pineapple chunks, drained

04 - 1 can mandarin oranges, drained

05 - 2 bananas, sliced

06 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced

07 - 1 cup blueberries

08 - 1 cup seedless grapes

09 - 1/4 cup chopped pecans

10 - 1 teaspoon lime zest

01 - Drain pineapple chunks and reserve 1 cup of juice. Drain mandarin oranges thoroughly.

02 - Whisk vanilla pudding mix with reserved pineapple juice in a bowl until thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.

03 - Slice bananas, hull and slice strawberries, rinse blueberries and grapes, and pat all fresh fruit dry.

04 - In a large bowl, mix all fruits. Add pecans and lime zest if using. Pour pudding over and gently fold to coat.

05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.

01 - Slice bananas right before serving or toss with lemon juice to avoid browning.

02 - Use instant pudding only, not cook-and-serve type.

03 - Ensure all fruits are thoroughly dried before mixing to prevent excess liquid.

04 - Add a dollop of whipped cream or yogurt for a creamier texture.

05 - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.