Description
Sunshine Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings a burst of flavor to any occasion. This easy-to-make salad combines the sweetness of fresh fruits like pineapple, bananas, and mandarin oranges with a creamy twist from sugar-free vanilla pudding mix. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, it’s not only delicious but also a healthier dessert option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh pineapple, cored and cut into chunks
- 1 can (15 oz) of mandarin oranges in light syrup
- 2 bananas, peeled and sliced
- 1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O sugar-free vanilla instant pudding
Instructions
- Keep the mandarin oranges in their syrup; do not drain.
- Chop the pineapple into bite-sized chunks and slice the bananas.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the chopped fruits.
- Evenly sprinkle the dry pudding mix over the fruit without mixing with milk.
- Gently stir until all fruit is coated with pudding mix.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or coconut flakes. Experiment with different fruits like berries or grapes for variety. Ensure to chill the salad for optimal flavor melding.