French Vanilla Fruit Salad
(from jtdarby’s recipe box)
A delicious, easy to prepare, adaptable fruit salad with a french vanilla glaze. This is always a huge hit!
Source: Me
Prep time: 75 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Serves 24 people
Categories: Salads, Side Dishes
Ingredients
- 2 cans sliced peaches (in juice)
- 2 cans sliced pears (in juice)
- 2 cans pineapple chunks (in juice)
- 2 cans mandarin oranges (in juice)
- 2 Fuji apples
- 3 kiwi fruit
- 2 bananas
- 2 packages instant french vanilla pudding
- heavy pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon dried crushed mint (optional)
- Any other fruit desired
Directions
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Chill cans of fruit overnight.
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When ready to prepare, drain canned fruit, reserving 3 cups of juice.
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Mix pudding mix and juice, blending well.
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Place canned fruit and grapes in large mixing bowl.
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Chop apples, bananas, kiwi, and any other fruit you would like in bite-sized chunks and add to bowl.
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Pour glaze over fruit. Add mint (if desired) and salt. Blend very gently.
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Pour into serving bowl and chill for a minimum of 1 hour before serving.