Easy Fruit Salad Recipe

This kid-approved fruit salad is a breeze to make! Sweet, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, it's the perfect summer dessert or snack. Get ready for rave reviews – this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 397.8 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Easy Fruit Salad

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How to Make Easy Fruit Salad

  1. In a large bowl, gently combine 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix, 4 cups chopped fresh fruit (a mix of your favorites like strawberries, blueberries, bananas, and kiwi is recommended), and 1 cup mini marshmallows.
  2. Gently fold in 8 ounces of whipped topping (like Cool Whip).
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill. Serve cold and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

273g

Fat

0g

Carbs

34g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Easy Fruit Salad?

Easy Fruit Salad takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Easy Fruit Salad?

Easy Fruit Salad has approximately 397.8 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 34 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Easy Fruit Salad?

The key ingredients for Easy Fruit Salad are Instant Lemon Pudding Mix, Mandarin Oranges, Fruit Cocktail, Crushed Pineapple, Miniature Marshmallow, Frozen Light Whipped Dessert Topping. See the full list with measurements above.

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