Fabulous Fruit Salad Recipe

By littlefish

I first made this for a family reunion, and now it's always requested for our family gatherings. The sweet and tangy lemonade-pudding coating goes well with any fruit, so feel free to substitute your favorites. —Rhonda Eads, Jasper, Indiana

Ingredients

• 1 medium honeydew, peeled, seeded and cubed
• 1 medium cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and cubed
• 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
• 2 medium peaches, peeled and sliced
• 2 medium nectarines, sliced
• 1 cup seedless red grapes
• 1 cup halved fresh strawberries
• 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
• 2 medium kiwifruit, peeled, halved and sliced
• 2 medium firm bananas, sliced
• 1 large Granny Smith apple, cubed
• 1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Just before serving, stir in bananas and apple. Combine lemonade concentrate and pudding mix; pour over fruit and toss to coat. Yield: 20 servings (3/4 cup each).