15 Fluff Salad Recipes That Bring the Nostalgia

Pistachio pudding and fruit cocktail unite with whipped topping, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows in this sweet and airy fluff salad. To keep the bananas from turning brown, soak them in pineapple juice with a little bit of lemon juice added in. 

"This salad is so good! I took it to a church potluck several years ago and now it seems I may never have to take anything else," says community member Michelle Fields. "I always get begged to bring this. I have doubled tripled and even quadrupled the recipe with no problems." 

This refreshing fruit salad is equal parts cool and creamy while the mandarin oranges bring in some juice and tang. It's a great side or dessert on a hot summer day, but can (and will) be appreciated any time of year. 

This creamy Jell-O salad gets its tang from an unexpected ingredient: buttermilk. It's incredibly easy to make, and its light and fluffy texture will win over everyone at the table. 

This four-ingredient fluff salad comes together so easily and has a sweet flavor people can't help but love. Allrecipes community members recommend adding in marshmallows for extra softness. 

This ambrosia salad switches things up by incorporating actual cinnamon and nutmeg rather than relying on a Jell-O packet for flavor. To reduce the sweetness, replace some of the whipped topping with sour cream. 

"I can't tell you how much we enjoyed this," says community member Andrea. "I made this recipe exactly as written and it reminded me of when my Aunt would always bring this salad to family functions. Wonderful memories and I'm happy to have found this recipe."

This classic fluff salad is a crowd-pleaser, especially if your crowd's grandma made it every Sunday. For a healthier version, use sugar-free Jell-O, fat-free cottage cheese, and fat-free whipped topping. 

This fluff salad takes the classic formula for a Watergate salad and reworks the ingredients for a simple, sweet salad that tastes like everyone's favorite summertime treat. Creator Michelle Finley Baker recommends adding a teaspoon of orange extract for even more citrusy flavor. 

"I doubled the recipe and made this for thirty people at a baby shower - it was a huge hit," says community member ECS. "There were NO leftovers!" For an even creamier ambrosia, forego draining the canned pineapple and add the juice straight to the mixture. 

If you're looking for a fun way to use up fresh cranberries, know that your search is finally over. The finely ground cranberries in this creamy salad add a ton of flavor and moisture in addition to lending the fluff a beautiful hue. 

Go ahead and make a double batch of this lime fluff because it'll disappear quickly. If you're not fond of pineapple, try making this with lime instead. 

Thanks to its use of reduced fat and sugar-free ingredients, this fluff salad veers to the lighter side. While this recipe calls for lemon Jell-O mix, you can use whatever flavor you desire and experiment. 

This fluff may not actually contain Champagne, but it will last in the freezer for weeks and makes a great alternative to ice cream. To streamline serving to a group, freeze individual portions in plastic cups. 

This pineapple pretzel salad is a nice summery twist on strawberry pretzel salad and a great way to end a meal. The salty, crunchy crushed pretzels perfectly complement the whipped topping and vanilla pudding's inherent sweetness, while the crushed pineapple adds a bit of zing.