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sunshine salad

5-Ingredient Sunshine Salad: The Ultimate Fluffy Delight


  • Author: lucy
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A light and creamy fruit salad with pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, and vanilla pudding mix. Perfect for potlucks or as a no-bake dessert.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained
  • 2 (11 oz) cans mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine drained pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges.
  2. Sprinkle the dry vanilla pudding mix over the fruit and gently stir until evenly coated.
  3. Fold in mini marshmallows.
  4. Gently fold in whipped topping until fully combined and creamy.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to set.

Notes

  • Drain fruits well to prevent excess liquid.
  • For a lighter version, use sugar-free pudding mix and low-fat whipped topping.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: sunshine salad, fruit fluff salad, no bake dessert, marshmallow fruit salad, easy potluck dessert, vintage salad recipe