1-Gathering and Prepping Your Ingredients: First, keep the juice from the mandarin oranges as it’s essential for the pudding mix; this helps create that creamy syrup without extra steps. Next, core and cut the fresh pineapple into chunks, aiming for bite-sized pieces that blend nicely. Then, peel and slice the 2 bananas, choosing ones that are less ripe to keep them firm and avoid any mushiness.

2-Gathering and Prepping Your Ingredients: Once your fruits are ready, combine them all in a large bowl for even mixing. For more ideas on fruit salads, check out our pear salad recipe that offers another fresh option. Sprinkle the dry sugar-free vanilla instant pudding mix over the fruit mixture without adding any liquid, and stir everything well to coat the fruits evenly.

3-Chilling and Serving: After mixing, cover the bowl and pop it in the fridge for at least one hour; this lets the flavors meld and the pudding set into that creamy consistency. Each serving is about one cup, making it simple to portion out for your family or guests. Remember, for outdoor events, you can keep it chilled by placing the bowl in a larger one filled with ice to maintain that fresh feel.