Description
A delicious and easy-to-make fruit salad featuring a creamy pistachio base, crushed pineapple, and a variety of nuts and marshmallows.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 6 to 8 maraschino cherries, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the pistachio pudding mix with the crushed pineapple and its juice until combined and thickened.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently, being careful not to deflate it.
- Stir in the mini marshmallows and optional chopped nuts until evenly combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle with chopped pistachios and top with maraschino cherries for garnish.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, allow the salad to chill overnight.
- Experiment with different nuts based on your preference.
- Ensure the whipped topping is completely thawed for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg