Fish-Eye Salad or Italian Fruit Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 5

Delicious Fish-Eye Salad or Italian Fruit Salad recipe for a refreshing lunch or dessert

by The Chefin Salad/Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3/4 cup acini di pepe pasta
	3 ounces vanilla instant pudding mix
	1 can mandarin oranges , drained
	1 can crushed pineapple ( with juice )
	1 container Cool Whip

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

324

Sugar

26g

Fat

Fish-Eye Salad or Italian Fruit Salad is a classic recipe that combines pasta, fruit, and a creamy pudding mixture. The dish is usually served as a dessert, but it can also be enjoyed as a light lunch or side dish. The salad is perfect for warm weather events like barbecues and picnics, as it is cool, refreshing, and easy to make in large batches. Fish-Eye Salad or Italian Fruit Salad is a great recipe to have on hand for meal planning, as it can be stored in the fridge for a few days and enjoyed as a quick and easy meal or snack.

Instructions

1.	Cook pasta according to package directions and drain in a colander.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, whisk together vanilla pudding mix and canned pineapple juice until smooth.
3.	Add cooked pasta, mandarin oranges, and crushed pineapple to the bowl and stir gently.
4.	Fold in Cool Whip and mix until combined.
5.	Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.

PROS

Fish-Eye Salad or Italian Fruit Salad is a refreshing and light dish that is perfect for a summer day.

The combination of pasta, fruit, and creamy pudding gives this dish a unique texture and flavor.

This recipe is easy to make and can be prepared in advance for easy meal planning.

CONS

This salad is high in sugar, making it a less healthy option for people who are watching their sugar intake.

It also contains processed ingredients like instant pudding mix and Cool Whip.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this salad is not particularly healthy in terms of its nutritional value, it does offer some benefits from its fruit ingredients.
Mandarin oranges are a good source of vitamin C, which supports a healthy immune system.
Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain that can aid in digestion and reduce inflammation.