Start by pouring the juice from the pineapple can into a large mixing bowl. Use a whisk to blend in the French vanilla pudding mix thoroughly—keep whisking for 2–3 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and free of lumps.

While your pudding base thickens, wash and prepare all the fruits. Slice the strawberries, halve the red grapes, and chop the bananas, setting them aside. If you're using canned mandarin oranges, ensure they are well-drained.

Once your fruits are ready, carefully add them into the mixing bowl with the pudding base. Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to gently fold the fruits into the creamy mixture.

If you're serving the Fruit Salad right away, you can ladle it into bowls immediately for a fresh treat. For enhanced flavor, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1–2 hours.

Just before serving, add the chopped bananas gently to the mixture to ensure they don't brown earlier.