Fruit Salad

From: marisk

On Nov 7, 2009

This is an easy to follow recipe. I followed all instructions except I didn't add the sugar; and I did add mandarin oranges (drained) and thinly sliced apple (1/2 apple). I found this a bit too sweet for me but it seems the 12 hours between prep and serving gave it the time it needed for the flavors to blend and mellow out ... enough where I will definitely be making it again. Thank you :D

From: Sharbysyd

On Oct 25, 2009

This was absolutely delicious and so easy to make. I didn't use the sugar, the grapes or the banana but I used everything else. I followed some other reviewers suggestions and used less of the juice from the pineapple and peaches - putting the juice in the bowl with the pudding mix and stirring that before adding the fruit. Thank you for a lovely 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.