Pistachio Salad
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5
Pistachio Salad
Description
This Pistachio Salad brings together crushed drained pineapple and dry pistachio instant pudding mix, folded with thawed frozen whipped topping and miniature marshmallows. The ingredients create a creamy, sweet salad with fruity pineapple tartness, nutty pudding flavor, and chewy marshmallows for texture variation.
By using the dry pudding mix rather than prepared pudding, the salad remains light and airy rather than thick or gelatinous. Whipped topping lends softness and volume. The marshmallows contribute a nostalgic, chewy contrast within the creamy base.
The salad is chilled before serving to develop a cohesive texture and melding of flavors. It can be garnished with additional fruits like cherries or mandarin oranges or nuts such as pecans. Because it contains whipped topping and marshmallows, it should be consumed within a few days and kept refrigerated.
Ingredients
- 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple drained, crushed
- 1 (3 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
- ½ (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
Instructions
- Combine drained pineapple and dry pistachio pudding mix in a large bowl. Fold in thawed whipped topping and marshmallows. Mix until well combined. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Make the salad a day ahead and keep it covered and refrigerated for best texture and flavor integration.
- Store leftovers tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days; do not freeze.
- Thoroughly drain and pat pineapple dry to prevent a watery salad.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently to preserve the salad's light texture.
- Optional garnishes include maraschino cherries, mandarin oranges, fruit cocktail, coconut flakes, or chopped nuts for added variety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 12g | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.001g | 0% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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