Pistachio Fluff (you might also know it as Watergate Salad or Pistachio Salad) is an easy no bake dessert that is great for a variety of occasions and seasons. It’s a classic dump and go recipe that is perfect for entertaining or when you want an easy sweet dessert at home!
Why I Love Pistachio Fluff
- This recipe has no baking and doesn’t take much prep time. You just mix a few ingredients together and you have a dessert ready in minutes. This makes it a great recipe for getting kids in the kitchen!
- Pistachio fluff salad uses simple items like pudding mix, Cool Whip, and pineapple which are easy to find at any grocery store.
- Great for potlucks, family gatherings, picnics, or as a simple weeknight dessert. This makes it a good recipe to have on hand for all seasons and holidays.
- Pistachio salad is also easy to customize. You can mix in extras like coconut, fruit, or swap nuts to suit your tastes or dietary needs.
What is a Fluff Salad?
Fluff salad is a sweet, creamy dessert salad that’s made with whipped topping, pudding or jello mix, fruit, and mix-ins such as mini marshmallows, nuts, and shredded coconut. Some popular types of fluff salads are this Watergate salad, ambrosia salad, and strawberry or orange fluff.
It’s often served as dessert or a side dish.
Ingredients
This pistachio pudding recipe’s ingredient list is super simple. You only need 5 ingredients and you’ll easily find them when you’re shopping.
- Pistachio instant pudding mix
- Whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- Crushed pineapple
- Chopped pecans
- Mini marshmallows
Full measurements for each ingredient can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Equipment
You’ll also need a few things from the kitchen:
- Large mixing bowl
- Silicone spatula
- Measuring cups
- Serving bowl
Step By Step Instructions
This recipe makes 8 servings. It takes about 5 minutes of prep time and I recommend chilling for at least 1 hour before serving.
Step 1. Combine the pistachio pudding mix and whipped topping in a large bowl. Gently stir until well mixed.
Step 2. Fold in the crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, and mini marshmallows into the pudding mixture.
Step 3. Cover the bowl and chill for at least one hour before serving.
Step 4. Put salad in serving bowl and top with chopped pecans before serving and enjoy!
Leftovers & Storage
You can cover any leftover green fluff with plastic wrap (or put it in an airtight container) and keep it up in the refrigerator for up to three days. When serving leftovers, gently stir the fluff before serving again.
Tips & Tricks
- Make sure that your whipped topping is thawed so that it will mix in smoothly. Be sure to use Cool Whip and not just whipped cream. They have different textures and it will not be quite right if you don’t use whipped topping.
- You can use your favorite nuts in this recipe. Try walnuts or pistachios!
- You can also use the pineapple juice. Some people do not drain their crushed pineapple. I tend to drain the juice that I can because I prefer the pistachio fruit salad to be a little thicker in texture. Mixing in more juice will give you a bit thinner of a consistency.
- You can also garnish this fluff salad with maraschino cherries for an extra pop of color!
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Ingredients
- 3.4 ounces pistachio pudding mix
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple drained well
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Combine the pistachio pudding mix and whipped topping in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well mixed.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, and mini marshmallows.
- Cover the bowl and chill for at least one hour before serving.
- Put the fluff salad in a serving bowl and granish with pecans.
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