Pistachio Salad Tips
How do you serve pistachio salad?
We love
fluff salad recipes like this pistachio salad because they can pass for a dessert
or a side dish. You don't get many opportunities to eat marshmallows before dessert—so don't pass up the chance! If you serve the pistachio salad as a side, try pairing it with
glazed sliced ham for a delicious spring meal, and with leftover ham sandwiches the next day. It also goes well with most main dishes you'd find at a
potluck or barbecue.
What else can you add to pistachio salad?
One popular topping for pistachio salad is maraschino cherries. You can put a few on top for a pretty pop of color or stir chopped cherries into the salad, or both.
Can you make pistachio salad ahead of time?
Pistachio salad is better when made ahead of time, so put it on your list of
foolproof potluck recipes. While we recommend that you prepare it at least 2 hours ahead, you can do it the night before, too. It'll keep in the fridge for up to 2 days—but the longer it sits in the fridge, the wetter it may get because of the pineapple juice. Otherwise, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Just make sure to thaw it fully before serving, or your pistachio fluff salad won't be so fluffy. Make more
green foods to pair with your pistachio salad for a
St. Patrick's Day party.
—Lauren Pahmeier, Taste of Home Associate Editor
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 236 calories, 9g fat (7g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.