Description
Creamy, fruity no-bake dessert salad blending pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and fluffy whipped topping. Light, vibrant green, and perfect for potlucks or holiday tables.
Ingredients
2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant pistachio pudding mix
1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained
16 oz Cool Whip, thawed
10 oz bag mini marshmallows
Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Instructions
Combine pudding and pineapple: Stir undrained crushed pineapple with pistachio pudding mix until blended and slightly thickened.
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Combine pudding and pineapple: In a large mixing bowl, stir the undrained crushed pineapple with pistachio pudding mix until fully blended and slightly thickened.
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Add creamy layer: Gently fold in Cool Whip until evenly combined.
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Incorporate marshmallows: Add mini marshmallows and mix lightly until distributed throughout.
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Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor and texture.
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Garnish & serve: Before serving, top with maraschino cherries or fold them in for added color. Serve cold.
Add creamy layer: Gently fold in Cool Whip until evenly combined. Incorporate marshmallows: Lightly mix in mini marshmallows. Chill: Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture and flavor. Garnish & serve: Top with maraschino cherries or fold in before serving. Serve cold.
Notes
Use instant pudding for quick prep and smooth blending.
Avoid overmixing to keep fluffy texture.
Drain pineapple if releasing excess liquid.
Chill thoroughly for stable fluff consistency.
Store covered in refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Salad
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 recipe
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: pistachio fluff salad, pistachio pudding dessert, ambrosia pudding salad, green fluff salad, holiday potluck dessert