My easy fruit cocktail salad features a rainbow of different fruit and a sauce made with pineapple and vanilla pudding that is incredible! This is a fabulous summer side dish or dessert that can be made using fresh or canned fruit, it's delicious either way! Try a refreshing fruit cocktail salad at your next get-together!
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Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine ½ a cup of pineapple juice reserved from your fresh or canned pineapple with the vanilla pudding mix (*see note). Stir until the pudding mix is completely dissolved, set aside.
Slice and prepare your fruit. Then, combine all the fruit in a very large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared pudding mixture over all of the fruit and mix gently to combine.
Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Always wash fruit prior to use to remove pesticide residue, dirt, and other germs or bacteria.
If making in advance, always wait to add bananas until right before serving. They won't refrigerate well for more than a day to my tastes.
The pineapple juice can be supplemented with orange or lemon juice if desired.
Mix some mini marshmallows in just before serving for an extra sweet treat!
Store fruit salad cocktail covered or in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 2-3 days.
Each 6 ounces of pineapple chunks = 1 cup, and every 8 ounces of mandarin orange slices = 1 cup.