5 Minute Pistachio Salad Recipe

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Questions & Reviews

1. Beth says:

   This is the best, have you ever tossed nuts (not sure which kind)into the mix? My mom used to make it like that and it is soooooooo yummy! Memories......
2. Hannah @HannahHandmade says:

   YUMMMY! I love anything like fluff with marshmallows in it... I am your newest follower! Come follow me? :)
   
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3. Mrsfarrellhob says:

   In my family, this is called Green Stuff...and it is LEGEN (wait for it) DARY!!!!! I recco that you don't drain the pineapple - the juices help to dissolve some of the granularity from the pudding mix.
4. Bobbie says:

   I soooo love this stuff, we use to make it all the time when i was younger. I have great memories attached to this recipe :D
5. Susan says:

   I recall a version with toasted chopped pecans and halved maraschino cherries! This is too sweet to be a side dish, but to me it's a wonderful summer dessert!
6. Unknown says:

   My kids love this, and it is easy for them to make themselves, just dump everything in a bowl and mix. Sometimes, we add a can of cocktail fruit to it.
7. Unknown says:

   Just got this same recipe from a friend but no instructions. Came across your site, with the exact items, and you finished the puzzle (to keep or not keep the pineapple juice!). I never made this before but it was yummy. I added coconut flakes to mine and an extra 8 oz can of pineapple (w/o extra juice). I could def see how cherries or fruit cocktail would be good to. Thanks!
8. BrittanyP says:

   I make this, but I add a can of Mandarin oranges as well and double it cause it always goes WAY to fast..... YUM
9. pvc1552 says:

   we call it Watergate Salad, I put mandarin orange segments in it, and garnish with maraschino cherries to give it a pop of color
10. carynxlee says:

    Do you just mix the pudding mix with everything or make the pudding before hand then mix?
11. Camille says:

    Just dump the dry pudding mix in- don't follow the directions on the pudding box. :)
12. Unknown says:

    My mom adds diced maraschino cherries... YUM!
13. Unknown says:

    My mom adds diced maraschino cherries... YUM!
14. Gerry says:

    Can it be made a day ahead?
15. Momma Cyd says:

    It can be made a day ahead, but the bananas will start to turn brown.
16. Mary says:

    I used to make this every Easter, called it Mary's secret green surprise, just combined 1 can of crushed pineapple in its own juice with the instant pudding and add a large container of lite cool whip, so easy and delicious
17. Gwen Gentry says:

    This is Watergate Salad that I have made for 30 years
18. Alannah says:

    Can you leave bananas out and still be creamy?
19. Momma Cyd says:

    Yes, you can totally leave out the bananas.
20. Betty says:

    Ewwwwww, NO BANANAS! The very thought of bananas makes my stomach turn. We have made this dish for over 40 years.. DO NOT need the bananas.. oh my.