Pistachio Pudding Salad

Cathy17's Note:

My mom made this all the time and it was always a HUGE hit. I made it for my Stampede BBQ's and I can't count the number of people who asked for the recipe. Kids will love this as a fun salad at Thanksgiving or other special occasions. It's quick, easy and very tasty. Everyone will love this! Cooking time is chill time.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 (3 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 5 1/4 ounces packages miniature marshmallows
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans or 1/4 cup walnuts (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple and dry pistachio pudding mix.
2. Fold in thawed whipped topping, marshmallows and optional nuts until well mixed.
3. Refrigerate until chilled and serve.
4. Cooking time is chill time.

Reviews

[harris5889]

I love that friends have a fit over this desert and can not figure our what makes it unique! I even used fat free pistachio pudding and Lite frozen topping and it was superb. Less calories and noone could tell the difference. What a quick, lovely desert.

[Krista Roes]

This was an awesome dessert... thank you very much. My guest went back to the bowl and scraped out every last bit.

["mom of girls"]

My mother and I first discovered this recipe almost 20 years ago when I was 14. We had friends staying with us from New Mexico and they said that they were going to make this dessert for us. It was very poplular in their circle of friends from New Mexico so they were excited to share it with us. My mom & I talked later amongst ourselves about how strange this sounded and how we really didn't want to try it but in an effort to be nice we would. I guess they noticed our hesitation and said that they were hesitant at first too. We tried and loved it. My mom immediately asked for the recipe and has made it several times since then. I have made it a few times as well and when I first served it to my in-laws they said 'Oh, we make this too. We didn't know you make it'.

This is a really great summer dessert that is perfect for BBQ's.