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Need an easy side dish or dessert? This Pistachio Fluff Recipe can be made in no time! Everyone will love this fluffy fruit salad. It is so creamy and delicious!

Pistachio Fluff

Pistachio Fluff salad is always a crowd favorite at any holiday dinner, potluck or cookout. This light and fluffy fruit salad is quick and easy to prepare and ready to eat in just over an hour!
Course Dessert, Dessert/Side Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Christmas, christmas dinner, christmas side dish, cool whip, easter, fluff recipe, fluff salad, pistachio fluff, pistachio pudding, Thanksgiving, thanksgiving side dish, watergate salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 201 kcal
Author Emilie at FindingZest.com

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (3.4oz) JELL-O Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding
  • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice undrained
  • 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges well drained
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios chopped and divided (or pecans)
  • 1 tub (8 oz) COOL WHIP whipped topping thawed
  • maraschino cherries rinsed and patted dry for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, add pudding mix, crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows and pistachios, setting aside 1 to 2 tablespoons of chopped pistachios for garnish if desired. Gently mix.

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

  3. Garnish with chopped nuts and cherries, if desired.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Store leftovers covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Do not prepare the pudding mix as stated on the package. There is no milk in this recipe.

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

Nutrition Facts
Pistachio Fluff
Amount per Serving
Calories
201
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Sodium
 
189
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
35
g
12
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
24
g
27
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.