Fluffy Pineapple Walnut Salad
A creamy, dreamy salad with tangy pineapple, nutty crunch, and sweet marshmallows—perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped and lightly toasted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar. Use a hand mixer to beat until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and whipped topping to the cream cheese mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the salad runny. Add the pineapple to the bowl and fold it into the creamy mixture.
- Next, toss in the mini marshmallows and chopped walnuts. Stir carefully to ensure everything is evenly distributed without overmixing.
- Transfer the salad to your serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up.
- Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and garnish with additional toasted walnuts if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Drain the pineapple thoroughly to avoid a watery salad.’, ‘Toast the walnuts for enhanced flavor.’, ‘Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.’, ‘Fold ingredients gently to maintain fluffiness.’, ‘Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: pineapple salad, walnut salad, fluffy salad, party dessert, easy dessert, creamy salad, fruit salad, summer salad, holiday dessert