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Delicious Banana Split Fluff Salad served in a bowl with fresh fruits and whipped cream.

Banana Split Fluff Salad

A nostalgic and cheerful banana split fluff salad that's quick to assemble and perfect for potlucks or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 box instant banana pudding mix (3.4 ounces) Use banana flavor for best match.
  • 1 can crushed pineapple (20 ounces), not drained Juice adds flavor and sets pudding.
  • 1 container Cool Whip (8 ounces), thawed Thaw fully for smooth folding.
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows Mini size distributes evenly.
  • ½ cup finely chopped walnuts Toast lightly for deeper flavor.
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced Slice right before serving to avoid browning.
  • 2 jars maraschino cherries (10 ounces each), halved and patted dry Pat dry to avoid watery salad.
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts For garnish.
  • 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pour the dry banana pudding mix into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the crushed pineapple with its juice and stir; watch the pudding dissolve and the mixture thicken slightly.
  3. Fold in the thawed Cool Whip using a spatula until you have a smooth, creamy texture.
  4. Add the mini marshmallows, chopped walnuts, and mini chocolate chips; stir gently to evenly distribute.
  5. Slice the bananas and halve the maraschino cherries; fold them in last to keep them bright.
Chilling
  1. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 1 hour; the salad should be chilled, slightly set, and fluffy.
Serving
  1. Sprinkle the remaining walnuts and mini chocolate chips on top before serving.

Notes

Make it the day before and chill; add fresh banana slices right before serving for the best look.