Best 14 Tapioca Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of tapioca salad, a versatile dish that offers a refreshing and vibrant symphony of textures and tastes. Whether you prefer the classic combination of sweet tapioca pearls, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing, or crave the savory delight of a bacon-ranch or pesto-Parmesan variation, this article has a recipe to tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the realm of tapioca salads, where each recipe promises a unique culinary adventure, leaving you satisfied and craving more.

The classic tapioca salad recipe captures the essence of simplicity, featuring tender tapioca pearls, crunchy cucumbers and celery, and a light and flavorful dressing made with mayonnaise, vinegar, and a hint of mustard. For those seeking a more robust flavor profile, the bacon-ranch rendition adds crispy bacon bits, creamy ranch dressing, and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar. If you're a fan of bold and herbaceous flavors, the pesto-Parmesan variation incorporates fresh basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese, creating a vibrant and aromatic dish.

But the culinary journey doesn't end there. This article also introduces a unique Mexican-inspired tapioca salad, where the tangy flavors of lime and cilantro dance harmoniously with the chewy tapioca pearls and zesty vegetables. And for those with a sweet tooth, the tropical fruit tapioca salad combines the vibrant colors and flavors of pineapple, mango, and kiwi with the delicate sweetness of tapioca pearls, making it a refreshing and delectable treat.

So, embark on a culinary expedition with this comprehensive guide to tapioca salads. From classic to contemporary, sweet to savory, each recipe promises an unforgettable taste experience. Gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let the vibrant flavors of tapioca salad captivate your senses.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE TAPIOCA SALAD



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Fresh, fruity flavor makes this pretty salad popular with all ages. Our whole family really digs into its fluffy goodness. I can put it together in the morning or even the night before and pop it in the fridge until suppertime. -Denise Nebel, Wayland, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups water
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 package (3 ounces) tapioca pudding mix
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Whisk in gelatin and pudding mixes. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and cool completely. Fold in oranges, pineapple and whipped topping. Spoon into a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts :

ORANGE TAPIOCA SALAD



Orange Tapioca Salad image

Orange cream flavored gelatin salad with pineapple and mandarin oranges. A family favorite in the summer.

Provided by SILKYMAMMA

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 2h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups water
1 (3 ounce) package orange flavored Jell-O® mix
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (3 ounce) package instant tapioca pudding mix
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Whisk in the orange gelatin mix, vanilla pudding mix and tapioca pudding mix. Return to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely. Fold in mandarin oranges, pineapple and whipped topping. Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Fluff the top using a spoon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 266.8 mg, Sugar 39.6 g

RASPBERRY TAPIOCA SALAD



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Recipe given to me by my 11 year old step-daughter. She entered this as a 4-H project and received rave reviews. It is a nice refreshing salad

Provided by Krsi Sue

Categories     Low Protein

Time 35m

Yield 1/2 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup pearl tapioca
1 (3 ounce) package raspberry Jell-O gelatin
1 (8 ounce) Cool Whip
1 (10 ounce) bag frozen raspberries

Steps:

  • Bring water, sugar, and tapioca to a boil, stirring often until the tapioca is clear.
  • Remove from heat and add the package of jello.
  • Cool to set until consistency is like jelly.
  • Add cool whip and frozen raspberries.
  • Stir well and refrigerate.

FISH EYE SALAD (TAPIOCA FRUIT SALAD)



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This recipe is from my Mother in Law. My brother in law told my kids not to eat grandma's salad because it was made with fish eyes!! It took them a while to convince them that there were no fish eyes in the salad and now they love this treat. They even request it by asking for the Fish Eye Salad--hence the name! Prep time does not include the overnight soaking of the tapioca

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Tropical Fruits

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup pearl tapioca
2 cups water
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 (20 ounce) can fruit cocktail, , drained
3/4 cup whipped cream (my mother in law uses Nutriwhip non dairy whipped topping)

Steps:

  • Soak tapioca and water over night,drain Add milk and salt and cook until transparent.
  • Add sugar, and cool.
  • Add fruit cocktail.
  • Fold in whipped cream.
  • Chill.

ORANGE TAPIOCA SALAD



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My mother-in-law made this the last time we visited. I HAD to have the recipe. This is SO good! It tastes just like a half and half bar!!! (YAY! Yummy, yummy, yummy! One of my fave flavors. Can you tell??!?!! LOL) It is so yummy I thought I would share it with all of you. Enjoy! Note: I tried adding mini marshmallows to...

Provided by Christine Whisenhunt

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 c water
1 pkg (3 oz.) orange gelatin
1 pkg (3.4 oz.) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 pkg (3 oz.) tapioca pudding mix
1 can(s) (15 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can(s) (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 oz.) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • 1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.
  • 2. Whisk in gelatin and pudding mixes. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; boil for 1 minute.
  • 3. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  • 4. Fold in oranges, pineapple and whipped topping.
  • 5. Spoon into a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

TAPIOCA FRUIT SALAD



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Homemade tapioca pudding topped off with fresh pineapple, strawberries, mangoes, blueberries and blackberries. I haven't had a chance to try this yet, but wanted to put it here for safekeeping. This recipe is from Favorite Brand Name Sunday Suppers cookbook. Time does not include chill time.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1 cup milk
3/4 cup sugar, divided
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch salt
2 cups fresh pineapple, chunks
2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
1 cup mango, diced
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh blackberries
1 lime peel, grated
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • Mix coconut milk, milk, 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, water, tapioca, vanilla and salt in medium saucepan. Let stand 5 minutes. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until full boil. Remove from heat. Cool 30 minutes. (Pudding thickens as it cools.).
  • Spoon into individual dessert bowls. Combine pineapple, strawberries, mango, blueberries and blackberries in large bowl. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup sugar, lime peel and juice; mix well. Spoon over tapioca.
  • Cover; refrigerate 2 to 3 hours before serving.

STRAWBERRY TAPIOCA SALAD



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A nice light Summery dessert or salad. Cooking time is refrideration time. Can use frozen berries, thawed and) drained well)

Provided by DoryJean54

Categories     Gelatin

Time 16m

Yield 1 pan, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (4 ounce) packages vanilla tapioca pudding mix
1 (6 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
3 cups water
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping, frozen and thawed
1 1/2 cups strawberries, fresh and sliced

Steps:

  • Mix tapioca pudding and Jell-O with the water and boil rapidly for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring.
  • Chill until thickened.
  • Fold in whipped topping & strawberries.
  • Pour into a 9x12" dish & refrigerate until firm.
  • Cut into squares to serve, if desired can put cut salad on a small lettuce lined plate.
  • It is also good using raspberry flavored Jell-O & raspberries in place of the strawberry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.8, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 30.4, Sodium 367.1, Carbohydrate 69, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 53.8, Protein 3.8

ORANGE TAPIOCA SALAD



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This recipe is a compilation of several different recipes using ingredients I had on hand. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Michelle in KY

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 3h3m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups water
1 (3 ounce) box orange-flavor gelatin (I use sugar-free)
1/2 cup sugar (you could substitute splenda)
1/8 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons minute tapioca (in the red & white box)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) carton whipped topping, thawed (I use sugar-free)

Steps:

  • In saucepan, bring water to a boil.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl and whisk into boiling water, stirring constantly.
  • Return to boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  • Fold in vanilla, oranges, pineapple, and whipped topping.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or more until set.
  • Serve.

RASPBERRY TAPIOCA SALAD RECIPE



Raspberry Tapioca Salad Recipe image

Provided by á-2034

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 C. Water
1 C. Small Pearl Tapioca
1 (3 oz.) pkg. raspberry gelatin
1 to 1 1/2 Pt. fresh or frozen raspberries (thawed)
1/2 C. sugar (if berries are unsweetened, use 1 C. sugar)
1 (8 oz.) carton whipped topping

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil on range top or in microwave. Add tapioca and boil covered 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool 10 minutes covered, until tapioca pearls are transparent. Add gelatin, stir to dissolve. Add sugar, stir to dissolve. Add berries. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnite. Stir in whipped topping. Makes a large bowlful. Strawberries and strawberry gelatin may be used.

STRAWBERRY TAPIOCA SALAD



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This dessert is just like the orange one only made with fresh strawberries and strawberry jello. Great tasting!!

Provided by Jill Cooks

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 small packages vanilla tapioca pudding mix
1 large box strawberry jello
3 cups water
8 oz. tub cool whip
1 1/2 cups cut up fresh strawberries, or frozen thawed and drained

Steps:

  • 1. Mix pudding and jello with water and boil rapidly for 1 minute. Chill until thickened. Fold in Cool Whip and strawberries.
  • 2. Put into a 9x13 dish and chill until firm.

COCONUT TAPIOCA SALAD



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This is a refreshing dessert, very good when chilled. My 14 year old son"s all time favorite. Our alternative to eating ice cream.

Provided by shygirl

Categories     Gelatin

Time 1h

Yield 10 cups, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 pieces coconut meat, cubed
4 cups coconut juice
5 ounces unflavored gelatin
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (or less)
1 cup half-and-half
250 g tapioca

Steps:

  • Cook coconut juice with gelatin according to package instructions. Depending on how firm you want it to be.
  • Let cool completely and cube. Set aside.
  • Boil water and cook tapioca till transparent about 20 minutes, drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine half and half with sweetened condensed milk, according to your preference of sweetness.
  • Add in cubed coconut, tapioca and gelatin cubes. Blend well and chill at least 6 hours. Serve cold. YUMMO!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.1, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 28.1, Sodium 110, Carbohydrate 56, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 28.1, Protein 19.9

ORANGE TAPIOCA SALAD



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Long a family favorite, this is a salad even tapioca haters will love -- I should know ;)

Provided by Tam D

Categories     Gelatin Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg orange jello
2 pkg vanilla tapioca pudding
1/2 c orange juice
3 c water
2 can(s) mandarin oranges, drained
8 oz cool whip whipped topping

Steps:

  • 1. Put jello, pudding, orange juice and water in a large saucepan. Stir to combine, and bring to a boil on medium heat. Remove from heat. Cool.
  • 2. Gently stir in mandarin oranges.
  • 3. Fold in whipped topping.
  • 4. Chill thoroughly.

ORANGE TAPIOCA PUDDING SALAD RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by á-46330

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 RECIPE FOR US
2 small pkgs. of vanilla tapioca pudding mix
1 small pkg. orange jello
2 small cans mandarin oranges, drained
8 oz. Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Mix jello and pudding mix with 3 1/2 cups of water in pad on stove. Bring to a boil while stirring. Cool completely. Mix in oranges and Cool Whip. Chill to set.

ORANGE TAPIOCA SALAD



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Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 3 oz packages lemon jello
1 C. water, boiling
2 3 oz packages tapioca pudding
2 C. milk
1 can fruit cocktail (15 oz)
1 can pineapple (20 oz)
1 can mandarin oranges
1 pint heavy cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Drain juice from the fruit and reserve 1 cup. Mix the jello and the water. Add the juice. Mix pudding with 2 C. milk and cook until thick.. Mix jello and pudding. Add fruit and cream.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality tapioca pearls for the best results. Look for pearls that are uniform in size and color, and avoid any that are cracked or broken.
  • Soak the tapioca pearls in cold water for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help them to soften and cook evenly.
  • Cook the tapioca pearls according to the package directions. Be sure not to overcook them, as this will make them tough and chewy.
  • Drain the tapioca pearls and rinse them with cold water. This will help to remove any excess starch and prevent them from sticking together.
  • Add the tapioca pearls to your salad while they are still warm. This will help them to absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.
  • Feel free to experiment with different ingredients in your tapioca salad. Some popular additions include fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds.

Conclusion:

Tapioca salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a new salad recipe, give tapioca salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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