1. Prepare the Fruits

• Halve the Grapes: Rinse the grapes thoroughly, then slice each grape in half. Set aside.
• Slice the Strawberries: Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice them into thin pieces and set aside.
• Drain the Canned Fruits: Open the cans of mandarin oranges and pineapple tidbits, then drain thoroughly to remove any excess juice.

2. Mix the Pudding and Cool Whip

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the refrigerated vanilla pudding and Cool Whip.
• Stir the mixture until it becomes smooth, creamy, and fully blended.

3. Combine All Ingredients

• Add the halved grapes, sliced strawberries, drained mandarin oranges, and pineapple tidbits to the pudding mixture.
• Gently fold the fruits into the pudding mixture to ensure even coating.
• Finally, add the mini marshmallows and stir gently until evenly distributed.

4. Chill the Salad

• Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Chilling allows the flavors to meld and gives the salad its refreshing texture.

5. Serve

• Serve the fruit salad cold as a light dessert or a sweet side dish.
• For an extra touch, garnish with a sprig of mint or a few whole strawberries.