Pistachio Fluff Fruit Salad

A family favorite side dish at any meal which requires one bowl and can be made in advance.

This is a light and fluffy dessert salad based on pistachio pudding; the pudding is made lighter with the addition of whipped topping. Add an extra can of mandarin oranges, if you like.
Ingredients for Fluff

1 (23 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
2 (6 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
3 (15 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
5 large bananas, sliced
5 cups miniature marshmallows
4 (18.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
4 (14 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
DirectionsInstructions Checklist
Step 1
Dump instant pudding into a large mixing bowl. Add pineapple, and mix well. Mix in whipped topping. Stir in bananas, marshmallows, fruit cocktail, and mandarin oranges. 
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 445 calories; protein 2.5g; carbohydrates 79.8g; fat 14.8g; sodium 269.3mg.
This fruit contains a solid amount of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that are necessary for maintaining good health.
These ingredients help in the process of accumulation of oxygen free radicals and reactive oxygen species that play a key role in the aging process and in the development of many diseases.

Fruit salad has become one of our favorite side dishes and a regular staple at our Thanksgiving table! This pistachio fluff salad recipe would make a great side dish to your holiday dinners, too! You can also serve this at a baby shower or a St. Patrick’s Day party,