Esoteric Salad

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4

Esoteric Salad is a unique dessert combining creamy puddings with refreshing fruit and a hint of citrus. Its quirky, fish-eye appearance makes it a fun conversation starter, perfect for those seeking a nostalgic yet exotic treat that balances sweetness with tangy orange flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 small box non-instant tapioca pudding
  • 1 small box non-instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 (16 oz.) can mandarin oranges
  • 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks
  • 1 (16 oz.) can peach slices
  • 1 Tbsp. concentrated orange juice
  • 3 bananas and/or any other fresh fruit

Instructions

  1. Drain and save liquids from oranges, pineapple, and peaches. Combine these liquids.
  2. Add concentrated orange juice and enough water to make 3 cups of liquid.
  3. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and add the pudding mixes.
  4. Heat over the stove, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a rapid boil.
  5. The mixture should now be thick with fish-like eyes.
  6. Let this mixture cool.
  7. Add the drained fruit and enjoy.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

87 kcal 4% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.7g 1% DV
Total Fat 0.2g
Carbs 22.5g 8% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 13.4g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 3.5mg
Potassium 188.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 2.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 18.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 16.8mg 19% DV
Calcium 12.8mg 1% DV
Iron 0.3mg 2% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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