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a small bowl of pistachio salad with a dollop of whipped cream and cherry on top
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Pistachio Salad Recipe

Fluffy and sweet, this pistachio salad recipe is great as a dessert or a side dish for holiday dinners. This easy pudding salad mixes up in 5 minutes and is a great make-ahead recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 212kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces crushed pineapple (drained)
  • 1 package instant pistachio pudding mix (3 ounces )
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip (thawed)
  • 3 cups miniature marshmallows
  • ΒΌ cup chopped pistachios

Optional toppings:

  • maraschino cherries
  • extra whipped cream
  • extra chopped pistachios
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the drained pineapple and dry pistachio pudding mix.
  • Mix in marshmallows and pistachios.
  • Fold in the whipped topping.
  • Transfer to a pretty serving bowl. Garnish with more whipped cream, additional chopped nuts and maraschino cherries if desired.
  • Store in the refrigerator.

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Notes

The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 8, with 1 serving being 1/8 of the salad. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 6.8mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 0.4mg