Holiday Fruit Salad Aka Green Stuff
Brighten up your holiday table with this irresistibly creamy and nostalgic Holiday Fruit Salad, lovingly known as "Green Stuff." Bursting with sweet and tangy flavors, this no-bake dessert features instant pistachio pudding mix for its signature pale green hue, combined with juicy crushed pineapple, fluffy Cool Whip, and chewy mini marshmallows for a delightful texture medley. Optional add-ins like chopped pecans and maraschino cherries add a festive touch and extra crunch. Ready in just 10 minutes and chilled to perfection, this crowd-pleasing classic is the ultimate make-ahead treat for potlucks, celebrations, or anytime you crave a sweet taste of tradition. Keywords: holiday fruit salad, pistachio pudding, Green Stuff dessert, no-bake fruit salad, festive dessert recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.4 ounces Instant pistachio pudding mix
- 20 ounces Crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 2 cups Mini marshmallows
- 8 ounces Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1 cup Chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 cup Maraschino cherries (optional, halved and drained)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pistachio pudding mix and the crushed pineapple (including the juice). Stir until the pudding mix is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Gently fold in the Cool Whip until fully incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture light and fluffy.
Add the mini marshmallows and, if using, the chopped pecans and halved maraschino cherries. Gently fold these ingredients into the mixture until evenly distributed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and transfer to a serving bowl, if desired. Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.8 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.1 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1301 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 345.4 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 256.6 g | ||
| Protein | 14.3 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1069 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
