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Momma Lamb's Famous Fruit Salad

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"This recipe came from my momma and is my favorite fruit salad. It can also be made sugar-free for those who need to watch their blood sugar. Delicious either way. Also very easy to double this recipe too! You can vary the flavor of this salad by using some of the juices from either the mandarin oranges or the maraschino cherries, or both, in place of some of the pineapple juice. Enjoy!" — Amber

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1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks
1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
3 bananas

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Directions

Drain all of the juice from the pineapple into a large bowl. Set the pineapple chunks aside.
Add the vanilla pudding mix to the pineapple juice and mix well until smooth. Stir in the pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, and maraschino cherries. Mix well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Just before serving slice the bananas into the bowl and fold in.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 29, 2002

This is the best fruit salad I have ever had. I buy the cook'n serve vanilla pudding though, and cook the pineapple juice pudding on the stove. I think it mixes together a little more thoroughly

—CARRIE HUBBARD

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 05, 2003

After draining the pineapple there was only about a 1 cup of juice to add to the pudding mix..thought that might make the sauce too sweet as the pudding mix does take 2 cups of milk..so I added about 3/4 cup of milk as well, and I'm glad I did. the taste was just fine! I used what fruit I had on hand..cantaloupe, fresh raspberries and bananas..(put lemon juice on the bananas to keep them from going brown)

—gracie

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Nov 28, 2006

My grandmother got this recipe years and years and years ago, and it's been a staple at every family gathering since - Easter, Thanksgiving, Xmas, birthdays, etc. However, we change do it slightly different - 2 cans of mandarin oranges, a couple more bananas (since everyone loves them), and more importantly: we use 1/2 a package of cook n serve vanilla pudding, cooked on the stove with the pineapple juice until it thickens and "becomes clear". Let this cool, and then pour it over the fruit and chill until it's time to serve.

—KATIAD

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Aug 05, 2003

I did change this up a bit, but had fabulous results. I used white chocolate pudding instead of vanilla and folded in a container of sour cream and cool whip for more texture. I made a sugar-free version of this salad minus the sour cream for my grandmother who is a diabetic. They were good both ways.

—JOSIE

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Aug 07, 2005

This recipe definitely gets points for being easy and quick to make. I used sugar-free pudding mix and it tasted great. I did add a little bit of the juice from the mandarin oranges in addition to the pineapple juice to get the right consistency.

—COOKIN LADY

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Jan 30, 2003

i make this using whatever fruit i have on hand, often a bag of frozen mixed fruit, fresh strawberries, and bananas. i mix the bananas with a little lemon juice to keep them from turning brown. i also use sugar free pudding because my husband is diabetic. this is a fabulous recipe!!!

—MELRN

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Jun 18, 2004

This is a great recipe. I put fresh strawberries and fresh blueberries in.

—SHELL1076

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Aug 29, 2002

This recipe was a great hit for Father's Day. However it was a little to sweet. I will probably make it again though.

—LAURIE996

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Nutrition

Calories
274 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
70.2 g
23%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.5 g
< 1%

Fiber
3.2 g
13%

Protein
1.6 g
3%

Sodium
342 mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Momma Lamb's Famous Fruit Salad

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 274
Calories from Fat: 5

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0.1g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 342mg 14 %
Potassium 480mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 70.2g 23 %
Dietary Fiber 3.2g 13 %
Protein 1.6g 3 %
** Sugars 44.4g
Vitamin A 13 %
Vitamin C 63 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 8 %
** Thiamin 17 %
Niacin 9 %
Vitamin B6 20 %
Magnesium 15 %
Folate 11 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.