Description

This recipe takes me right back to potlucks and picnics with grandma’s big glass bowl sitting proudly in the center of the table. Creamy, fruity, and filled with little bites of joy, this fruit salad is as easy as it is irresistible. It’s a no-bake, fuss-free treat that brings smiles with every spoonful—perfect for holidays, parties, or just a feel-good dessert at home.

Ingredients

Scale

20 oz can pineapple tidbits (with juice)

3.4 oz box instant vanilla pudding mix

15 oz can fruit cocktail, drained

10.5 oz jar mandarin oranges, drained

1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

6 oz jar stemless maraschino cherries, halved

2 cups mini white marshmallows

8 oz tub Cool Whip, thawed

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine pineapple tidbits with juice and the vanilla pudding mix. Stir until pudding starts to thicken.

Add fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges, strawberries, and cherries. Mix gently.

Fold in mini marshmallows and Cool Whip until well combined.

Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for best texture and flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour

Nutrition

Calories: 220 per serving
Sugar: 28g per serving
Fat: 6g per serving
Carbohydrates: 36g per serving