The best Banana Split Fluff Salad is a delightful dessert salad packed with all your favorite banana split toppings. It’s incredibly easy to make – simply mix everything in one bowl, and you’re good to go. This is the perfect addition to any picnic or gathering, guaranteed to be devoured by everyone.

Who says salads have to be all about lettuce and vegetables? This ambrosia salad recipe is bursting with fruit, nuts, marshmallows, and even chocolate. That’s right, this salad includes chocolate. But don’t worry, if you’re not a fan, you can leave it out.

Sure, technically this is more of a dessert because it has pudding and marshmallows, but let’s call it a fruit salad dessert. That way, you can have seconds without feeling too guilty.

Perhaps you’ve had a similar watergate salad at church functions or potlucks. These Cool Whip fruit salads always disappear fast, and it’s no wonder why – they’re irresistible.

This fluff salad perfectly captures all the classic flavors of a banana split. Just mix everything in one bowl and serve.

• Crushed Pineapple (do not drain the liquid)
• Banana Pudding (instant pudding mix is best)
• Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream)
• Toppings: walnuts, mini chocolate chips, cherries, marshmallows, sliced bananas

Making this delicious dessert salad is a breeze:

1. In a large mixing bowl, stir the pudding mix into the pineapple (including the juice).
2. Fold in an entire container of thawed Cool Whip.
3. Gently stir in marshmallows, chopped walnuts, banana slices, mini chocolate chips, and maraschino cherries. Feel free to customize the toppings to your liking.
4. Refrigerate the salad for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together and the marshmallows to become soft and fluffy.

Tip: If you’re serving this salad later, wait until just before serving to stir in the bananas. This prevents them from turning brown and mushy.

Can I use a different flavor of pudding?

Absolutely! Vanilla or french vanilla pudding would be delicious substitutes.

Can I make this ahead of time?

While this dessert salad is best served on the same day it’s made, you can prepare it up to 24 hours in advance. Just remember not to stir in the banana slices until you’re ready to serve.

Bonus Recipe: Farmer’s Casserole

Farmer’s Casserole is a delicious way to start the day! It’s a fantastic breakfast that mixes great ingredients in each bite! My mother brought this recipe with her when they came to visit for Thanksgiving, and we prepared it on their last morning. It was a big hit with everyone!

Ingredinet

3 cups hash browns, frozen
34 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
1 cup cubed cooked ham 14 cup finely chopped green onion 4 thoroughly beaten eggs
1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
14 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 teaspoon of salt

Directions

Grease 2 quart rectangular baking dish.
Arrange potatoes in an equal layer on the bottom of the baking dish.
Top with cheese, ham, and onions.
Combine the milk, eggs, and seasonings in a mixing bowl.
Serve with potatoes and cheese.
Refrigerate for the night.
Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until set.