Winter Fruit Salad(A perfect fruit salad to prepare all winter long!)

Preparation Time: 30 mins
Number of Servings: 6-8

Ingredients:

1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks in natural juices

1 pkg (3 1/8 oz) cook and serve vanilla pudding

1 quart mixed fresh fruit chunks (apples , bananas,

oranges, pears, etc)

3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

1/3 cup flaked coconut

Whipped topping, optional

Directions: Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set pineapple aside. In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice and pudding mix; cook over medium heat until thickened. Cool. Combine pineapple, other fruit, nuts, and coconut in a large salad bowl; add dressing and stir to coat. Chill until ready to serve. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.

Submitted By: Tammy Balatgek of Sinking Spring, PA
Email/Web Site: tbalatgek@comcast.net
Original Source of Recipe: Ceal Langer, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Date Submitted: 12/15/2007 5:11:05 PM