By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026

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Mixed Fruit Salad

Serves 6

160 cal · 15 min

Mixed Fruit Salad

Recipe GLPR5bac2b6dbf3d16

4.8(1)
Salad
15 min
160 cal
Servings: 6
No-Cook
SNAP eligible

A refreshing and colorful combination of canned and fresh fruits, perfect for a light side dish or dessert. This simple fruit salad brings together mandarin oranges, fruit cocktail, pineapple chunks, apples, and banana for a naturally sweet treat that everyone will enjoy.

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Ingredients

1 can Mandarin oranges in light syrup, 11 ounce can, drained

1 can Fruit cocktail, 15 ounce can, drained

1 can Pineapple chunks, 20 ounce can, drained

2 medium Medium apples, chopped

1 medium Medium banana, sliced

Directions

  1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and clean running water.

  2. Open the cans of mandarin oranges, fruit cocktail, and pineapple chunks. Pour the contents into a colander or strainer and let the liquid drain completely.

  3. Rinse the apples under cool running water and pat dry. Chop them into bite-sized pieces, removing the cores.

  4. Peel the banana and slice it into rounds of even thickness.

  5. In a large bowl, combine the drained mandarin oranges, fruit cocktail, pineapple chunks, chopped apples, and sliced banana. Gently toss together until all fruits are evenly distributed.

  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until you are ready to serve.

  7. Store any leftover fruit salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.75

Every ingredient is a staple at every Charlotte grocer—mandarin oranges, canned fruit cocktail, canned pineapple, apples, and bananas are sub-$1 each and rotate through weekly specials—making this genuinely cheap at under $1 per serving. The stated 15 minutes is honest: you're just opening cans and chopping, no cooking or rest time. It's a no-fuss side that feeds a family and reheats fine if you keep the syrup separate, though fruit salad is really a same-day dish. The only caveat is that it's sweet and straightforward rather than distinctive; if you're looking for depth or novelty, this lands as a reliable utility play rather than a showstopper.

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