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Pistachio Pudding Salad

March 4, 2014 by Emily Hill 30 Comments

My mom is famous for this pistachio pudding salad, and while it is more dessert than salad, it’s still the perfect summer side dish!

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Pistachio Pudding Salad -- My mom is famous for this pistachio pudding salad, and while it is more dessert than salad, it's still the perfect summer side dish! | halfscratched.com

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Okay, maybe this pistachio pudding salad isn’t an official St. Patrick’s Day recipe but it is green and it is delicious. That’s reason enough to make it and devour it. Plus it’s so ridiculously easy to throw together you’ll wonder why you haven’t made it every St. Patrick’s Day (and every family get-together).

You’re probably wondering why it’s called pistachio pudding salad instead of pistachio pudding dessert of yumminess. If I had my choice, it would be the latter but I don’t often get my way when it comes to common names for delightful side dishes.

Good thing I get my way the other 99 percent of the time.

The only thing you need for this St. Patrick’s Day-themed pistachio pudding salad is pistachio pudding mix, crushed pineapple, marshmallows and whipped topping. Gently mix them together, refrigerate and that’s it! Crazy easy, right? Good thing because if it becomes your 8-year-old’s favorite side dish, you’ll be making it all the time.

Printable recipe for pistachio pudding salad below.

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St. Patrick's Pistachio Pudding Salad
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
Not sure if this pistachio pudding salad is a side dish or dessert but it's delicious either way you serve it!
Author: Emily ~ isthisREALLYmylife.com
Recipe type: Dessert / Side Dish
Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 1 (3.5-oz) package pistachio pudding
  • 1 (20-oz) can crushed pineapple in juice
  • 1 (10-oz) bag mini marshmallows
  • 1 (8-oz) container whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl combine pudding mix and pineapple. Add mini marshmallows and toss to coat. Gently fold in whipped topping until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  2. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving or overnight.
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Filed Under: desserts, food & recipes, holidays, salads Tagged With: dessert, jello, jello salad, pineapple pistachio salad, pistachio, pistachio pudding salad, pudding, salad, st patricks day recipes, St. Patrick's Day

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Comments

  1. Barbara @ Barbara Bakes

    March 4, 2014 at 11:15 am

    I remember eating this all the time growing up. So fun!

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      March 4, 2014 at 10:49 pm

      I’m not kidding when I say it’s my 8YO’s favorite side dish!

      Reply
  2. Anne Marie

    March 4, 2014 at 10:20 pm

    Thank you for posting this! I used to have it all the time growing up, but I forgot what it was called. My kids will love it! :)

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      March 4, 2014 at 10:58 pm

      Yay! This was meant to be!

      Reply
  3. Maureen

    March 5, 2014 at 1:07 am

    I haven’t had this salad/dessert since I was a kid. I live in Australia now and we don’t have pudding in a box. I’d love to have it again – great memories.

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      March 5, 2014 at 11:18 am

      Oh my! How much is it to shop a box of pudding mix? If it’s not too expensive I’ll send you some (for reals). :)

      Reply
  4. dina

    March 5, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    this is a great easy dessert for st. patty’s day!

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      March 5, 2014 at 9:22 pm

      Why, thank you!

      Reply
  5. Jan

    October 14, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    I hVe always known this recipe as Watergate Salad, but my friend just calls it the green stuff. ;-)

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    • Emily Hill

      October 20, 2014 at 3:49 pm

      I’ve never heard it called that before! What a creative name!

      Reply
  6. Linda L

    November 8, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    My grandma always made this for Thanksgiving and Christmas but she put pecans in it too and this was pre cool whip days so she used a box mix called Dream Whip. Might need to make this for turkey day! Good memories! :)

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    • Emily Hill

      November 9, 2014 at 7:49 pm

      Pecans sounds really yummy! And I think I remember that Dream Whip!

      Reply
  7. Jen R

    March 11, 2015 at 9:49 am

    Do you drain the pineapple juice first, or dump the pineapples in the bowl juice and all?

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    • Emily Hill

      March 11, 2015 at 10:24 am

      You just dump the crushed pineapple in the bowl, juice and all. The juice mixes with the instant pudding mix in place of adding water. Hope you like it!

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      • Jen R

        March 11, 2015 at 10:31 am

        Thank you. That’s what I though but wanted to be sure.

        Reply
  8. Audra

    March 3, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    I’ve never tried Pistachio pudding — but I will, for you <3. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Emily Hill

      March 4, 2016 at 2:27 pm

      Hope you like it!

      Reply
  9. Susie

    September 13, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Sounds yummy. Do You make the pudding first. Or just pour the pudding dry from box. I am sorry. This is new for me. Thank you.

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    • Emily Hill

      September 13, 2020 at 10:03 am

      You dump the box of dry mix into the bowl and combine it with the pineapple. No need to make the pudding beforehand! The juice from the pineapple makes it all come together!

      Reply

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