Banana Split Fluff Salad
A creamy, fruity, no-bake dessert salad packed with banana, pineapple, strawberries, cherries, marshmallows, and whipped topping—perfect for potlucks, BBQs, and sweet side dish lovers.
- 1 box 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 can 20 oz crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 container 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
- 1½ cups mini marshmallows
- 2 ripe bananas sliced
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- ½ cup chopped maraschino cherries plus extra for garnish
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
- Chocolate syrup optional, for drizzling
- Combine vanilla pudding mix with the entire can of crushed pineapple (juice included) in a large bowl. Stir until thick and smooth, about 1–2 minutes. 
- Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until creamy and well blended. 
- Stir in mini marshmallows, banana slices, strawberries, cherries, and nuts (optional). Mix gently to keep the fruit intact. 
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to soften the marshmallows and meld the flavors. 
- Before serving, garnish with extra cherries, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, and more nuts if desired. Serve cold.