Watergate Salad Recipe
Watergate Salad is a quick, creamy pistachio fluff made with crushed pineapple, Cool Whip, marshmallows, and crunchy pecans. Chill before serving for an easy retro dessert or side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Maraschino cherries
- Additional chopped pecans and mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the undrained crushed pineapple and dry pistachio pudding mix until well combined.
- Add the thawed Cool Whip and gently fold until the mixture is light, creamy, and evenly combined.
- Stir in the mini marshmallows and chopped pecans.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until thoroughly chilled.
- Before serving, garnish with maraschino cherries, additional chopped pecans, and mini marshmallows, if desired.
Notes
- For the best texture and flavor, chill the salad for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
- The additional pecans, marshmallows, and cherries are optional garnishes and can be added to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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