Fruit Salad

From: PuraVida

On Nov 15, 2009

This turned out great! I brought it to my in-laws for their Thanksgiving dinner and everybody loved it. I looked at some of the reviews and decided to leave out the sugar (definitely wasn't needed) and the strawberries (reviews said they get mushy). I substituted mandarin oranges for the peaches and added kiwi and dried cranberries. It was very yummy! Thanks for posting Laura70!

From: day8602

On Nov 15, 2009

I was really looking forward to this recipe. The reviews made it sound so good! Unfortunately, it just didn't work for me. The bananas partially disintegrated in the vanilla goop, and the peaches and pineapple all tasted like pineapple. Thank you for posting though since many others posted that they loved this!

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.