Best Orzo Cheesecake Fruit Salad Recipes

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ORZO CHEESECAKE FRUIT SALAD



Orzo Cheesecake Fruit Salad image

This salad features my favorite fruits, complemented by the creamy pudding mix. It even works as a dessert. -Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding mix
1/3 cup sour cream
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 large banana, sliced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup canned sliced peaches, drained and chopped
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and quartered
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the pudding mix, sour cream and pineapple. Toss banana with lemon juice; stir into pudding mixture. Stir in the oranges, marshmallows, pecans, peaches, cherries and orzo. Fold in whipped topping. Sprinkle with coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ORZO CHEESECAKE FRUIT SALAD



Orzo Cheesecake Fruit Salad image

I love this salad it never get watery. You can add what ever fruit you like and it also makes a nice light dessert.

Provided by Debbie Deverill

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c uncooked orzo pasta
1 pkg (3.4 ounces) instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding
1/3 c sour cream
1 can(s) (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
2 can(s) (11 ounces) mandarine oranges, drained
2 c miniature marshmallows
1 c chopped pecans, optional
1 can(s) (15 ounces) chopped peaches, drained
1/2 c maraschino cherries, drained and quartered
1 (8 ounce) frozne whipped topping, thawed
1/2 c flaked cocnut, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the pudding mix, sour cream and pineapple.
  • 2. Stir in the oranges, marshmallows, pecans, peaches, cherries, coconut and orzo. Fold in whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled.

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