Ingredients
Salad Base
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
- 3½ tablespoons instant vanilla pudding (½ of a 3.4-ounce box)
Fruit and Mix-ins
- 2 cups seedless green grapes
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, washed and capped
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 20 ounces pineapple tidbits, drained
- 22 ounces mandarin oranges, drained
Instructions
- Combine whipped topping: Add the thawed whipped topping to a large mixing bowl.
- Add pudding mix: Sprinkle the 3½ tablespoons of instant vanilla pudding over the whipped topping. Whisk thoroughly until the pudding and whipped topping are completely combined, creating a smooth, creamy base.
- Incorporate fruit and marshmallows: Add the seedless green grapes, sliced fresh strawberries, mini marshmallows, drained pineapple tidbits, and drained mandarin oranges to the whipped topping mixture. Gently stir until all the fruit and marshmallows are evenly coated with the pudding mixture.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid. Refrigerate the salad for 1 hour prior to serving to allow flavors to meld and the salad to thicken slightly.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the whipped topping is fully thawed before mixing.
- You can substitute the green grapes with red grapes for a different color contrast.
- This salad is best served chilled and consumed within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
- Mini marshmallows add a delightful texture but can be omitted if preferred.
- Use fresh, ripe fruit for the most flavorful salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
