Mandarin Orange Salad

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Cindy Ziliak, Evansville, Indiana

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Feb. 08, 2022

This quick and colorful dish is perfect for family breakfasts. By preparing it ahead of time, I can enjoy many other activities such as cross-stitching, painting, reading and, most importantly, spending time with my three boys!

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Mandarin Orange Salad

Yield:8 servings
Prep:20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
  • 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges segments
  • 1 package (3 ounces) tapioca pudding mix
  • 1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
  • 2 medium firm bananas, sliced
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Directions

  1. Drain pineapple and oranges, reserving juices; set fruit aside. Add water to juices to equal 3 cups; pour into a large saucepan. Add pudding mixes; cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly, 5-10 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool.
  2. Place the pineapple, oranges and cherries in a 2-qt. bowl; pour dressing over and stir to coat. Chill for several hours. Add bananas just before serving.
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