Pistachio Fluff Salad
A classic no-bake dessert salad featuring the distinct flavor of pistachio pudding mixed with crushed pineapple and whipped topping. Miniature marshmallows, nuts, and cherries add texture and sweetness, creating a light, fluffy treat perfect for potlucks and parties.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 10 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
Allergen information: may contain nuts and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
- 100 ginstant pistachio pudding mix
- 400 gcrushed pineapple, drained
- 225 gfrozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cupminiature marshmallow
- 0.5 cuppistachio, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cupmaraschino cherry, halved and drained
Equipment
large bowl · spatula · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the instant pistachio pudding mix and the drained crushed pineapple.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Stir well to ensure the pudding mix fully dissolves in the juice from the pineapple.
- 2
Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the pineapple mixture until just combined and no streaks remain.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Folding gently instead of stirring vigorously will keep the salad light and airy.
- 3
Add the miniature marshmallows, chopped pistachios, and halved maraschino cherries to the bowl.
About 2 min
- 4
Stir everything together until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
About 2 min
- 5
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Chilling allows the salad to set properly and the flavors to meld together.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.