Cindy's Salad

This fruit salad is so good and easy to make I always take it to potlucks and family dinners, thus it has become known as "Cindy's Salad." Some feel it is more of a 'fluffy' dessert rather than a side dish, but can be served either way.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 3  cups water
• 1 (3 ounce) package orange gelatin
• 1 (3 1/2ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
• 1 (3 ounce) package  cook and serve tapioca pudding (not instant, I can only ever find Jell-o brand)
• 1 (15 ounce) can  drained mandarin oranges
• 1 (8 ounce) can  drained crushed pineapple
• 1 (8 ounce) carton  whipped topping, thawed

Directions

1. In saucepan, bring water to boil.
2. Whisk in gelatin and pudding mixes; return to boil, stirring constantly.
3. Boil for 1 minute.
4. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
5. Fold in oranges, pineapple and whipped topping.
6. Transfer to serving bowl.
7. Cover and let refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up.