Description
Refreshing Brazilian fruit salad dances with tropical mango, papaya, and passion fruit, creating a zesty symphony of flavors. Colorful ingredients blend seamlessly, promising you a delightful escape into Brazilian culinary magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 bananas (sliced)
- 1 bunch green grapes (halved)
- 1 package strawberries (sliced)
- 1 can pineapple chunks (in their own juice)
- 1 can mandarin oranges (drained)
Optional Fruits:
- Additional fruits of your choice (e.g., apples, blueberries, kiwi)
Pudding Mix:
- 1 small box vanilla instant pudding (Jell-O brand)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, empty the entire pineapple contents, embracing both fruit and liquid.
- Introduce vanilla pudding powder and vigorously blend until a smooth, creamy consistency emerges.
- Incorporate drained mandarin oranges, carefully halved grapes, thinly sliced bananas, and quartered strawberries into the pudding base.
- Gently fold ingredients, ensuring each fruit piece receives an elegant pudding coating.
- Transfer the vibrant mixture into a serving container and refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes until thoroughly chilled.
- When ready to serve, give the salad a gentle stir to redistribute the creamy essence and present as a delightful dessert or refreshing side dish.
Notes
- Swap pudding mix for Greek yogurt to reduce sugar and add protein, creating a healthier version perfect for fitness enthusiasts.
- Prevent banana browning by tossing slices in a bit of lemon juice, keeping the salad looking fresh and appetizing longer.
- Customize the recipe by adding seasonal fruits like kiwi, blueberries, or mango for extra flavor and nutritional variety.
- Consider using sugar-free pudding mix for a diabetic-friendly option that maintains the creamy texture without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg