This refreshing fruit salad is perfect as a side dish or a dessert…and it has a surprise ingredient. Think you know what it is?
Today I’m celebrating summer with a bunch of my friends! We are each sharing some great ideas for summer decor and recipes. Be sure to check them out – there are links at the bottom of this post.
This summer fruit salad has fresh fruit and a secret ingredient – Vanilla Pudding Mix! The dry mix is sprinkled on top of the fruit and combines with the juices to create a delicious coating the covers each bite. Everyone loves it and is surprised when I tell them how to make it. I almost feel guilty because it’s so easy!
There is just something about fresh fruit that is so beautiful, isn’t there?
Summer Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- 5 cups fresh fruit, diced or chopped
- 2 Tbsp dry Vanilla Pudding Mix
Instructions
- Place fruit in a medium sized bowl.
- Sprinkle dry pudding mix on top and stir gently to coat each piece.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours, or up to overnight.
For more delicious summer salads, be sure to check these out:
Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad
To see all of the salads and side dish recipes on the site, be sure to go HERE.
For a complete list of recipes, be sure to go HERE.
Kristin……….fruit salad is also excellent sprinkled with a little bit of lemon pudding, too. Even though I’ve never tried other flavors than vanilla and lemon, I’m thinking that other pudding mixes would taste good also.
Wow, I never knew about the secret pudding ingredient. Great tip!!
I bet it tastes so delicious with that secret ingredient! Will have to give it a try!
I never would have thought to put vanilla pudding mix on fruit salad! Who knew?! Looks delish!
Kristin this looks amazing! I love how simple it is!!
Amazing idea!!! Wow, clever girl! Have a great day!!!
Do you use Instant Vanilla Pudding?
Yes it’s instant.
Looks so refreshing. x
Love the addition of the pudding mix!