Description
Sunshine Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings a burst of flavor to any meal. This delightful fruit medley combines the sweetness of fresh pineapple, bananas, and juicy Mandarin oranges with a hint of vanilla pudding, creating a unique and satisfying taste. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a light dessert, this salad requires no cooking and can be prepared in just 15 minutes. Its colorful presentation and refreshing flavors make it a crowd-pleaser for all occasions. With healthy ingredients packed with vitamins, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying this easy-to-make treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh pineapple (cored and cut into chunks)
- 1 can (15 oz) Mandarin oranges in light syrup
- 2 ripe bananas (peeled and sliced)
- 1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O sugar-free vanilla instant pudding
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the pineapple chunks, Mandarin oranges (with syrup), and sliced bananas.
- Evenly sprinkle the dry vanilla pudding mix over the fruit without mixing it with milk.
- Stir gently until all fruit is coated with pudding powder.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg