Easy Pistachio Salad  (So Fluffy & Delicious!)

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This is the ultimate pistachio salad recipe! Everyone will love this fluffy fruit salad featuring pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, nuts and mini marshmallows. It also known as Watergate Salad but this recipe varies slightly with the addition of mandarin oranges and use  pistachios instead of chopped pecans.  So quick and easy to make as a side dish or light dessert!

– pistachio instant pudding – crushed pineapple in juice – mandarin oranges – mini marshmallows – pistachios (or pecans) – COOL WHIP whipped topping – maraschino cherries (optional)

Ingredients:

1

Coarsely chop your pistachios, reserving some for garnish later.  (I used shelled, roasted and salted pistachios.)

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Chop Nuts

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2

In a large bowl, add pudding mix, crushed pineapple with juice, mandarin oranges,  mini marshmallows and pistachios. Gently mix.

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Mix

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3

Fold in whipped topping. Transfer to serving dish. Chill at least one hour.

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Fold in

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4

Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and garnish with maraschino cherries, if desired.

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Garnish

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This fluffy salad tastes amazing and will be a great addition to your holiday party, bbq, potluck or Sunday dinner as an easy side dish or dessert. 

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Enjoy!

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