Pistachio Salad



Dave in DC- 2009



This was a recipe that was given to my while I lived in the Buffalo area. It was the first time I lived in the US as a housewife and mother. So, I got to socialize and learn from many of my neighbors up there. I can't remember which one but it is a terrific quick recipe to take to a potluck party or have as a side dish.

Pistachio Salad:

2 apples, cored, skinned and diced

1 can of pineapple chunks - juice and all

1 cup of maraschino cherries - cut in half

Cool Whip

1 1/2 cups of milk

1 box of Instant Pistachio Pudding mix

Prepare the fruit, place in a bowl and cover with plastic and refrigerate while preparing the pudding mix. In a cold metal bowl add the milk and 1 box of pudding mix. Using a whisk, whisk for about 1 minute or until it stars to become stiff. Immediately place in the refrigerator for at least 5 minutes. Remove and add the entire container of Cool Whip, gently fold into the pudding. Refrigerate another 10 minutes and then fold in the fruit. Chill for at least 1 hour and then serve.

PS if you like more pistachios, add 1/4 cup of chopped pistachios to the mixture of fruit and allow to marinate while pudding is being prepared.

PS PS I have also made this recipe using the powdered Whip Cream package. Then I add 2 1/2 cups of milk to the Whipped Topping Mix and the Pudding Mix together. Let sit and then add the fruit mixture. \

Either way it is a great crowd pleaser!