Pistachio Salad Recipe

5 from 114 votes

This easy pistachio salad is light, fluffy, and made with just 4 simple ingredients—perfect for any holiday or potluck!

Prep Time5

Chill Time30

Total Time35

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings:

In a large bowl, combine drained pineapple and dry pistachio pudding mix. Fold in thawed whipped topping and marshmallows. Mix until well combined. Chill before serving.
Chill for at least 1-2 hours before serving.

Recipe Tips.

Whipped topping or Cool Whip is usually found in the frozen food aisle. Be sure to thaw it overnight in the fridge before assembling the salad.
Some delicious additions you can mix in include maraschino cherries, mandarin oranges, or a drained can of fruit cocktail. Garnish with coconut flakes or nuts like chopped pecans or walnuts.
To keep a fluffy texture, FOLD in the whipped cream and keep the salad chilled.
To prevent a runny salad, drain and pat the pineapple dry, and use only the pudding powder (do not make it into pudding).

Make ahead. The salad can be prepared the day before; keep it covered and in the fridge until you're ready to serve.

Store covered tightly with plastic wrap or in an airtight container for about 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.