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Pistachio Fluff Salad

Pistachio fluff is a deliciously light and fluffy dessert salad made with pistachio pudding, whipped topping, marshmallows, bananas, and canned fruit. Always a hit!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 7 people
Calories 2067.6 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Rubber Spatula or Whisk For mixing and gently folding ingredients
  • 1 Can Opener For various canned fruits
  • 1 Chef's knife For slicing bananas
  • 1 Cutting Board For prepping fresh fruit

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 3 ounce package instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 1 20 ounce can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1 12 ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 large bananas sliced
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 15.25 ounce can fruit cocktail, drained
  • 1 11 ounce can mandarin oranges, drained

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Dump instant pudding into a large mixing bowl. Add pineapple with juice; mix well. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Stir in whipped topping until combined. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Add bananas, marshmallows, fruit cocktail, and mandarin oranges; mix until incorporated. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 2 to 4 hours. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Serve and enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Notes

To ensure optimal fluffiness, make sure your whipped topping is completely thawed but still very cold before use. When incorporating the whipped topping and other ingredients, use a gentle folding motion with a rubber spatula to maintain the airy texture and prevent deflation. For an elevated touch, consider adding a pinch of fine sea salt to balance the sweetness, or fold in a handful of toasted chopped pecans or walnuts for a delightful textural contrast. Freshly sliced bananas should be added just before serving or tossed lightly in lemon juice to prevent browning if making ahead. Always chill thoroughly for flavors to meld.