Junk Salad

Prep: 20 min Cuisine: American

A colorful, sweet fruit salad with marshmallows, coconut, and vanilla pudding, topped with bananas, Cool Whip, and nuts—perfect for parties and family gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 (15 oz.) can pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup coconut
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1 (3 3/4 oz.) box instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 cup juice from pineapple
  • bananas
  • Cool Whip

Instructions

  1. Combine the drained mandarin oranges, drained pineapple tidbits, coconut, miniature marshmallows, vanilla pudding mix, and pineapple juice in a large bowl.
  2. Pour the mixture into a serving dish.
  3. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to chill.
  4. Slice bananas and layer them on top of the salad.
  5. Cover with Cool Whip.
  6. Sprinkle nuts on top before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

385 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5g 10% DV
Total Fat 16.9g 22% DV
Carbs 56.9g 21% DV
Fiber 4.3g 15% DV
Sugar 20.4g 41% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 139.5mg 6% DV
Potassium 481.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 2.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 132.8mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 17.4mg 19% DV
Vitamin D 0.9mcg 5% DV
Calcium 105.5mg 8% DV
Iron 5mg 28% DV

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

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