Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Tropical Marshmallow Fruit Salad combining citrusy lemon pudding with a medley of fresh and canned tropical fruits, fluffy Cool Whip, shredded coconut, and sweet mini marshmallows. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a light dessert.
Ingredients
Fruit and Mix-ins
- 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits with juice
- 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained well
- 3 kiwis, peeled and diced
- 1 cup mango, diced
- 1 ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 ½ cup shredded coconut
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
Other Ingredients
- 1 (3.4 ounce) box instant lemon pudding mix
- 1 (8 ounce) tub Cool Whip
Instructions
- Strain pineapple juice: Pour the juice from the pineapple can into a large mixing bowl and set the pineapple tidbits aside for later.
- Make pudding: Whisk the instant lemon pudding mix into the pineapple juice thoroughly until the mixture thickens into a pudding consistency.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the Cool Whip into the pudding mixture using a rubber spatula. Avoid whisking or overmixing to keep the mixture light and fluffy.
- Add fruits and mix-ins: Carefully fold in the pineapple tidbits, drained mandarin oranges, diced kiwi, diced mango, sliced strawberries, blueberries, shredded coconut, and mini marshmallows ensuring everything is evenly coated with the pudding mixture.
- Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for 2 hours to let flavors meld and the salad set.
- Serve: Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to recombine any settled ingredients and enjoy this sweet, fruity treat!
Notes
- Use fresh fruits that are ripe and sweet for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure to drain canned fruits well to avoid excess liquid making the salad watery.
- Chilling time is important to allow the pudding to set and the flavors to blend nicely.
- You can substitute Cool Whip with whipped cream if preferred, but it may alter the texture slightly.
- This salad is best served within a day or two for maximum freshness.
- For a variation, try adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
