Mandarin Orange Salad

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Feb. 08, 2022
This quick and colorful dish is perfect for family breakfasts. By preparing it ahead of time, I can enjoy many other activities such as cross-stitching, painting, reading and, most importantly, spending time with my three boys!

Ingredients

  • 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
  • 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges segments
  • 1 package (3 ounces) tapioca pudding mix
  • 1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
  • 2 medium firm bananas, sliced

Directions

  1. Drain pineapple and oranges, reserving juices; set fruit aside. Add water to juices to equal 3 cups; pour into a large saucepan. Add pudding mixes; cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly, 5-10 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool.
  2. Place the pineapple, oranges and cherries in a 2-qt. bowl; pour dressing over and stir to coat. Chill for several hours. Add bananas just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 207 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.