This super easy side dish is quick to make and so delicious!

When the sun is shining and the temperatures are rising, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing fruit salad to cool you down and tantalize your taste buds. This super simple fruit salad recipe is not only easy to make but also bursting with vibrant flavors and colors.

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My mother in-law visited us recently and we had a bunch of fruit that was just about past its prime. She suggested we make a quick fruit salad and it turned out so well!

This one has apples, pears, bananas, strawberries and blueberries in it. We mixed in some vanilla pudding, whipped topping and almond extract.

This fruit salad recipe is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. Feel free to customize it with your favorite fruits or whatever is in season. Add a sprinkle of toasted coconut or chopped nuts for some extra crunch, or drizzle with a bit of balsamic glaze for a touch of sophistication.

You can also skip the whipping topping or pudding and just mix the fruit together. That would be even easier and still super yummy.

The almond extract is what makes this salad. It adds a perfect little extra that I can’t get enough of. We’ve also made fruit salad using vanilla coffee creamer and almond extract. This makes a bit of a runnier salad but it is still really good.

fruit salad with whipped topping on a white plate with a silver spoon and bananas and pears in the background.

Simple Fruit Salad

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Ingredients

6-8 pears, chopped
4-5 apples, chopped
8-10 strawberries, chopped
1/2 cup blueberries
2 bananas, sliced
2 cups milk
1 small box vanilla instant pudding
1 8 oz. whipped topping
1 tsp almond extract

Instructions

Mix all of the fruit into a bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix the milk and vanilla pudding until it starts to thicken.
Pour the pudding over the fruit and stir until combined.
Add the almond extract.
Fold in the whipped topping until everything is mixed well.

Notes

This salad is best eaten as soon as its made. You can refrigerate it, but the fruit will get a little mushy and not be as crisp.

fruit salad on a plate with the words super simple fruit salad

Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, a picnic in the park, or simply craving a healthy snack, this recipe is sure to impress with its effortless elegance.

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This super easy side dish is quick to make and so delicious!

Simple Fruit Salad

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