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Pistachio Fluff Salad Recipe

4.7 from 101 reviews

This Pistachio Fluff Salad is a creamy, sweet, and easy-to-make dessert salad that combines instant pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, fluffy Cool Whip, and mini marshmallows. It’s chilled to perfection and garnished with maraschino cherries, making it a refreshing and delightful dish perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or holiday meals.

Ingredients

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Fluff Salad Ingredients

  • 2 boxes JELL-O Instant Pistachio pudding mix (3.4 ounces each)
  • 1 can crushed pineapple (20 ounces, undrained)
  • 16 ounces Cool Whip (thawed)
  • 1 bag mini marshmallows (10 ounces)
  • Maraschino cherries (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Combine pudding and pineapple: In a large bowl, stir together the pistachio pudding mix and undrained crushed pineapple using a wooden spoon. Mix thoroughly until the pudding mix is fully dissolved and blended with the pineapple juice to create a smooth base.
  2. Add Cool Whip and marshmallows: Fold in the thawed Cool Whip and mini marshmallows gently until everything is well incorporated, ensuring an even distribution of fluff and sweetness throughout the salad.
  3. Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the mixture to set and the flavors to meld.
  4. Serve and garnish: Before serving, garnish the fluff salad with maraschino cherries either on top or mixed in right before plating. Serve chilled and enjoy this creamy, fruity treat.

Notes

  • For best results, use the pudding mix and pineapple at room temperature so the pudding dissolves easier.
  • If you prefer a stronger pineapple flavor, add some of the pineapple juice from the can.
  • The salad can be prepared a day ahead, making it perfect for entertaining.
  • Mini marshmallows add a fun texture, but can be substituted with chopped nuts for crunch if desired.
  • Keep the salad refrigerated and consume within 2 days for optimal freshness.

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