What is in a pistachio fluff salad?

Classic pistachio fluff salad (aka pistachio salad/Watergate salad) is typically made with instant pistachio pudding mix, crushed pineapple (with its juice), whipped topping (like Cool Whip), and mini marshmallows . Some families also stir in chopped walnuts or pecans and finish with maraschino cherries for garnish.

What to make with instant pistachio pudding?

Instant pistachio pudding mix is a quick flavor booster for: Pistachio poke cake (pudding soaked into cake layers) No-bake pie (pudding + whipped topping in a graham crust) Layered trifles (cake + pudding + whipped topping) Milkshakes (blend with milk + vanilla ice cream) Cookie mix-ins (adds flavor and helps keep cookies soft) Cheesecake filling (fold into no-bake cheesecake base)

What is pistachio pudding?

Pistachio pudding is a sweet, creamy dessert flavored to taste like pistachio. In the U.S., it’s most often made using an instant pudding mix that thickens when whisked with milk. Even though it’s called “pistachio,” the flavor and green color usually come from added flavoring and coloring (and sometimes small nut pieces), not just pure ground pistachios.

Why is pistachio fluff called Watergate salad?

The exact origin is murky , but it became known as “Watergate salad” in the 1970s. The recipe was promoted by General Foods/Kraft using Jell-O instant pistachio pudding and Cool Whip , and Kraft has said there are multiple urban myths about the naming they can’t confirm. One commonly repeated explanation is that a Chicago food editor reportedly renamed it “Watergate Salad” to spark interest when publishing the recipe.

Pistachio Pudding Fluff Salad

Description

Easy, 4 ingredient, Pistachio Fluff Salad recipe! Best served with friends and family, makes a great potluck dish!

Ingredients

Scale

2 boxes JELL-O Instant Pistachio pudding mix 3.4 ounce each
1 can crushed pineapple 20 ounce
16 ounce Cool Whip thawed
1 bag mini marshmallows 10 ounce
maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine pudding mix with crushed pineapple. Mix with a wooden spoon until pudding mix is blended with pineapple liquids.

2. Add in Cool Whip and mini marshmallows. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours, or overnight. Serve with maraschino cherries as a garnish.

Notes

Store salad in refrigerator for up to 3 days for best results.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minute