This is a jazzed up, refreshing fruit salad, perfect for a weekend brunch or holiday dessert.
Quick Salad (courtesy The Dominion Post)
1 small box tapioca pudding
1 small box vanilla pudding (cook type)
1 small can mandarin oranges
1 large can chunk pineapple in its own juice
2 bananas, sliced
Remove juices from oranges and pineapple. Add enough water to these juices to make 3 cups. Mix the juice/water mixture with the puddings over medium heat in saucepan until the mixture becomes thick, stirring frequently. Remove mixture from heat, waiting until mixture becomes lukewarm. Combine mixture with oranges, pineapple and bananas in a medium bowl. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Serves 4-6.