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Small serving bowls of pistachio salad topped with marshmallows, chopped pecans and maraschino cherries.
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5 from 8 votes

Pistachio Salad

Whip up this nostalgic Pistachio Salad in 5 minutes! A sweet, creamy blend of pistachio pudding, pineapple, and marshmallows that everyone loves at potlucks.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pistachio salad, watergate salad
Servings: 8
Calories: 165kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Ingredients

  • 3.75 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix dry
  • 8 ounces crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1/4 cup pecans halves or chopped
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 2 1/2 cups cool Whip thawed
  • maraschino cherries optional, for topping

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine pudding mix, pineapple (with juice), pecans, and marshmallows. Stir well.
    Glass mixing bowl with crushed pineapple, pistachio pudding mix, marshmallows and chopped pecans.
  • Fold in Cool Whip until fully combined.
    Adding cool whip to bowl of pistachio salad mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
    Pistachio salad and a glass bowl covered with plastic wrap.
  • Top with maraschino cherries and extra nuts before serving, if desired.
    Bowl of pistachio salad topped with mini marshmallows, chopped pecans and maraschino cherries.

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Notes

  • Thaw Cool Whip in the fridge—not on the counter.
  • Don’t drain the pineapple—the juice helps set the pudding.
  • Let it chill before serving for best flavor and texture.
  • Use colorful marshmallows or swap in other fruits for variety.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg