Fruity Delight Salad with Creamy Dressing
Dive into the refreshing and vibrant flavors of this Fruity Delight Salad with Creamy Dressing! Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or a healthy dessert option, this colorful fruit salad combines a medley of your favorite fruits—pineapple, mandarin oranges, bananas, strawberries, grapes, and blueberries—tossed together with a light and creamy vanilla dressing. The pudding mix creates a delightful glaze that enhances the natural sweetness of the fruits, making every bite a deliciously refreshing experience. Enjoy this treat with friends and family, and feel free to personalize it with your favorite seasonal fruits!
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Servings
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Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pineapple chunks in juice
20 ounces (drained, juice reserved)
Mandarin oranges
12 ounces (drained, juice reserved)
Bananas
2 (sliced)
Strawberries
2 cups (halved)
Green seedless grapes
1 1/2 cups (halved)
Blueberries
1 cup (thawed and drained if frozen)
Vanilla instant pudding mix
3 ounces (mixed with reserved juice)
Instructions
1
Start by draining the pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges, making sure to reserve the juice in a small bowl.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pineapple, mandarin oranges, sliced bananas, halved strawberries, halved green seedless grapes, and blueberries. Gently toss the fruits together to create an even mix.
3
In the bowl with the reserved juice, sprinkle the vanilla instant pudding mix. Whisk together until fully combined and slightly thickened to create a creamy dressing.
4
Carefully fold the creamy dressing into the fruit mixture, ensuring all the fruits are well coated. If you prefer a thicker dressing, adjust the amount of reserved juice to your liking.
5
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fruity Delight Salad with Creamy Dressing?
It is a vibrant and refreshing fruit salad featuring a variety of fruits like pineapple, oranges, and berries tossed in a light, creamy vanilla pudding dressing.
What fruits are included in this recipe?
The salad contains pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, bananas, strawberries, green seedless grapes, and blueberries.
How is the creamy dressing made?
The dressing is created by whisking reserved juice from the canned pineapple and mandarin oranges with vanilla instant pudding mix.
Do I need to drain the canned fruit?
Yes, drain the pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges but be sure to reserve the juice for the dressing.
Can I use fresh pineapple instead of canned?
You can use fresh pineapple, but you will still need pineapple juice to mix with the pudding powder for the dressing.
What type of pudding mix is required?
The recipe calls for a 3-ounce package of vanilla instant pudding mix.
How many bananas are needed for this salad?
The recipe requires 2 sliced bananas.
Is this recipe suitable for summer gatherings?
Yes, it is described as perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, and as a healthy dessert option.
How long should I chill the salad before serving?
It is recommended to chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Can I serve this salad immediately?
Yes, the salad can be served immediately if you do not wish to wait for it to chill.
How should the strawberries be prepared?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of strawberries that have been halved.
Are the grapes supposed to be whole or cut?
The 1.5 cups of green seedless grapes should be halved before adding them to the mix.
Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes, if using frozen blueberries, make sure they are thawed and drained before adding them to the salad.
How do I adjust the thickness of the dressing?
You can adjust the amount of reserved juice used with the pudding mix to reach your preferred dressing thickness.
Is this fruit salad considered a healthy dessert?
Yes, it is described as a healthy dessert option due to the high volume of fresh fruit.
Can I personalize this recipe with different fruits?
Absolutely, you can feel free to personalize the salad with any of your favorite seasonal fruits.
What prevents the fruit from being too dry?
The pudding mix creates a delightful glaze that coats the fruit and enhances its natural sweetness.
How do I mix the dressing into the fruit?
Carefully fold the creamy dressing into the fruit mixture to ensure all pieces are well coated without crushing the fruit.
What size can of mandarin oranges should I buy?
The recipe uses a 12-ounce can of mandarin oranges.
What size can of pineapple is used?
The recipe uses a 20-ounce can of pineapple chunks in juice.
Is this recipe easy to make?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe and involves simple steps like draining, slicing, and mixing.
What is the flavor of the pudding used?
The recipe specifically uses vanilla-flavored instant pudding mix.
Can I use red grapes instead of green?
Yes, while the recipe calls for green seedless grapes, you can use red grapes as a substitute.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 7 main ingredients: pineapple, oranges, bananas, strawberries, grapes, blueberries, and pudding mix.
Is there any sugar added to the dressing?
No extra sugar is added; the sweetness comes from the fruit juices and the pudding mix.
How many blueberries are in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of blueberries.
What is the best way to combine the pudding and juice?
Sprinkle the pudding mix into the juice and whisk until fully combined and slightly thickened.
Can this be prepared as a party dish?
Yes, it is an excellent party dish that is colorful and appealing to crowds.
Should the pineapple be in syrup or juice?
The recipe specifies pineapple chunks in juice.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include fruit salad, healthy dessert, summer recipe, refreshing salad, creamy dressing, easy recipe, picnic food, and party dish.