Winter Fruit Salad

Winter Fruit Salad

• 1 can pineapple chunks in natural juices
• 1 package cook and serve vanilla pudding
• 1 quart mixed fresh fruit chunks (apples, bananas, oranges, pears, etc.)
• 3/4 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
• 1/3 c. flaked coconut
• Whipped topping, optional

1. Drain pineapple, reserving juice.

2. In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice and pudding mix; cook over medium heat until thickened; Cool.

3. Combine pineapple, other fruit, nuts and coconut in a large salad bowl.

4. Add the dressing (what's in the saucepan) to the fruit and stir to coat.

5. Chill until ready to serve. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.