If you’re looking for a quick, delicious, and crowd-pleasing fruit salad, this recipe is exactly what you need! This easy fruit salad features a secret ingredient—instant vanilla pudding—that makes it extra creamy and enhances the natural sweetness of the fruit. Perfect for potlucks, brunches, or an easy weeknight dessert.

canned peaches, strawberries, red seedless grapes, and sliced banana fruit salad in burgundy bowl

Why You’ll Love This Fruit Salad Recipe:

Fast & Easy – Takes just 10 minutes to mix together.
Perfect for Any Occasion – Serve it for breakfast, as a side dish, or a light dessert.
Make-Ahead Friendly – Chill in the fridge for a few hours to let the flavors blend. Just wait to add the bananas until right before serving to prevent browning.

Ingredients you’ll need:

4 cans sliced peaches in heavy syrup, chilled and undrained
1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton strawberries, cut
1 lb red seedless grapes
3 bananas, sliced
Coconut flakes (optional, for serving)

Step by Step Instructions:

Step 1: Drain the peach syrup into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2: Whisk in the instant vanilla pudding until fully combined and smooth.

pudding being whisked into peach syrup for fruit salad base

Step 3: Add the peaches, strawberries, and grapes to the bowl and stir well.

canned peaches, strawberries, red seedless grapes all mixed together in aqua pioneer woman mixing bowl

Step 4: Gently fold in the sliced bananas just before serving to keep them from browning.

fruit salad ingredients in aqua pioneer woman mixing bowl ready to be stirred

Step 5: Serve immediately and top with coconut flakes if desired.

fruit salad with canned peaches, strawberries, red seedless grapes, sliced bananas topped with coconut flakes in a burgundy bowl

Pro Tips for the Best Fruit Salad:

Chill the peaches ahead of time for a refreshing cold fruit salad.
Use instant pudding – Cook-and-serve pudding won’t work the same way.
Add the bananas last to prevent them from turning brown too quickly.
Make it dairy-free by using a dairy-free instant pudding mix.

How Many Does This Serve?

This fruit salad recipe serves approximately 8-10 people, making it perfect for gatherings!

Storage Tips:

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
The bananas may brown slightly, so if making ahead, wait to add them just before serving.

Variations & Add-Ins:

Make it tropical – Add chopped pineapple or mandarin oranges.
Give it a crunch – Toss in chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts.
Add a creamy twist – Stir in a dollop of Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.

This easy fruit salad with a secret ingredient is a must-try! Whether you’re making it for a summer BBQ, Easter brunch, or just a quick sweet treat, it’s guaranteed to be a hit. Give it a try and let me know what you think in the comments!