Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2007

Took this to a baby shower this weekend and it was a huge hit - even amongst the "healthy eaters!" Personally, I would have prefered to add coconut for more texture and for flavor and a jar of marinated cherries to give it a punch of color!

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KLBUMB

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Midland, Michigan, USA

Living In: Snoqualmie, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: May 23, 2007

Yummy! Exactly how my grandmother used to make it. Thanks for a great recipe. The only thing I added was 1 cup of chopped pecans. Otherwise Excellent!

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Sandy

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Home Town: Tampa, Florida, USA

Living In: Apollo Beach, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: May 13, 2007

Delicious & easy recipe! At first, I wasn't too keen on the pistachio pudding taste; but after giving it a try, I was hooked... as were all my family members. They came away asking me for the recipe. What would I do differently the next time around? I'd add less whipped cream - esp since the marshmallows already gave the salad a creamy/fluffy texture. I also added crushed almond slices which gave the salad a crunchy texture. Overall, though, the recipe is delicious as it is and super easy to make. Highly recommend!

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lascmojo

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Reviewed: May 6, 2007

Yummy! I love how fluffy and creamy this salad is. I ended up using cheesecake pudding because my boyfriend doesn't like pistachio, but I think pretty much any pudding would work (except maybe for chocolate)! Also, whenever I make fruit salad I use the canned tropical fruit blend that has pineapple, papaya and I believe mango because I like it better and it seems more interesting. This is my favorite fruit salad recipe, thanks!

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Shiloh

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Living In: Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

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Reviewed: May 5, 2007

This salad is good, but I think it needs something. I might try adding nuts as some other reviewers have done. It seems a little too sweet, but I left out the mandarin oranges (I don't like the flavor of canned oranges), so that could be part of the problem. I'll definitely leave the bananas out next time, and I might use a second can of fruit cocktail since I'm leaving out the oranges as well. I used multicolored fruit-flavored marshmallows and they added some nice color. I also cut the cool whip to 8 ounces, which worked well. I'll probably make this again, but I'm going to have to experiment to come up with the right ingredients to add to complete it.

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Carrie Rose

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Home Town: San Diego, California, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2007

Delish! I didn't have the oranges or pineapple on hand, so I left those two things out, and it was still WONDERFUL!

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HomeschoolMom78

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Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2007

I add a cup of chopped walnuts, 2 cups of shredded coconut, and omit the bananas and fruit cocktail completely and it's amazing! Let it sit overnight for the best consistency and taste

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Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2007

Great recipe! Easy, inexpensive and tasty. I followed the recipe exact, I wouldn't change a thing!

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Lizzie

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Reviewed: Apr. 3, 2007

Love, love, love this recipe!The first thing I did was drain the can of fruit cocktail while I was mixing the pudding & the pineapple. I even went as far as taking a paper towel and dabbing the top of the fruit cocktail just to make sure all the moisture is gone. I did not add the bananas, but next I might. Great recipe!

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J.Rudolph

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Home Town: Antioch, California, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 27, 2007

I have made this for two baby showers with rave reviews at both showers. YUM. My hubby also likes the left overs, it's like ice cream.

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Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2007

I made this for Christmas dinner, and everyone raved about it! I omitted the bananas (not appetizing when darkened) and used 8 oz. Lite Cool Whip, sugar-free fat-free pudding, and maraschino cherries. (A small jar for a double-batch.) So easy and very good!

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Lisa C.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: San Jose, California, USA

Living In: Chandler, Arizona, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2006

Very good, kind of sweet, made it with sweetened whipping cream instead of coolwhip, will not add sugar to cream next time. Substituted pineapple tidbits for crushed pineapples. Will add an apple next time for an extra crunch as noted by a previous poster.

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Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2006

easy easy easy and delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Kelly

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Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2006

So easy, inexpensive, and yummy! This is a great dish for potlucks. I did NOT add bananas for personal taste and because I thought they might get old easy. I added one cup of chopped pecans. I loved it!!!

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LEAHNWOODS

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Home Town: Paintsville, Kentucky, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2006

Wonderful!! I love this recipie; quick, easy, and pretty on the table.

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maiden4now

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Living In: Dallas, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2006

My husband and son love it. I think is only ok.

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Debbwl56

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Living In: Sacramento, California, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2006

Best fruit salad ever...but be sure to use the 8 oz. container of cool whip! I left out the bananas and added another small can of pineapple, some pecans and some marachino cherries! Also, makes a very large dish! Serves more than it states. Made a delicious and pretty salad for Thanksgiving!

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Karen R.

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Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2006

made this for Thanksgiving!! THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD!!!!!! two thumbs up!!!!!

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heather

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Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2006

I love fruit salads in general so it comes to no suprise that I like this one too. sometimes I like to add more texture to them though, by adding things like pretzels, cookies, coconut, or nuts. It is pretty good, just not the best that I have had.

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