Fruit Salad

From: joshysgirl

On Jul 24, 2008

this was really good, easy to put together, and pretty cheap for a fruit salad. i didn't have much leftover after a family reunion.

From: Chef #555515

On Jul 17, 2008

Very easy and delicious. I will make this again. Thanks for the recipe!!

From: Vino Girl

On May 7, 2004

I have been making this salad for several years now, and it is the best! I am often asked specifically to bring this to gatherings, and I am always asked for the recipe when I do! It's kind of embarrassing when you tell people how easy it is. Some differences in how I make it: I drain the fruit, and only add in as much of the juice as I need to wet the pudding. This makes a creamier "dressing" rather than a juicier one. I do not use sugar in mine, and I like to use a can of mandarin oranges instead of peaches. I thought the strawberries got too mushy when I tried them, and so I don't use them anymore. Dried or fresh cranberries are also great additions, and a few walnuts, pecans, or almonds thrown on top before serving is yummy, too. Kiwi is also good. I have tried using lemon flavored pudding instead of vanilla, and while I like vanilla better, the lemon is nice when you want a tarter or more intense flavor. Wonderful recipe, and you can make it with whatever you have on hand and it will turn out delicious no matter what.

From: CoolMonday

On Jun 12, 2004

This got rave reviews at my dinner party... used canned peaches, pineapple, madarine oranges, papaya, mango... added fresh blueberries, strawberries and grapes (small red seedless). I only used the juice from the peaches.. It seemed enough. I put it in a lovely crystal bowl and the colors were gorgeous. Thanks for the recipe Laura70.