Mother's Pistachio Mallow Salad

• 1 (16 ounce) carton Cool Whip Topping, thawed
• 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package pistachio pudding mix, instant
• 6 -7 drops green food coloring (optional)
• 3 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple, crushed, undrained
• 34 cup pistachio nuts or 34 cup walnuts, chopped

1. In a large bowl, combine carefully, cool whip, pudding mix, and food coloring (if desired).
2. You don't want to stir hard or fast to lose it's consistency.
3. Fold in pineapple, 1/2 cup nuts and marshmallows.
4. Smooth into a 13 X 9 inch pan and sprinkle with remaining nuts.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
6. Refrigeration time is in place of the cooking time.

pistachio pudding, coloring, marshmallows, pineapple, pistachio nuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mothers-pistachio-mallow-salad-397559 (may not work)