Watergate Salad
A nostalgic and delightful mix of pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, and crunchy nuts, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3.4 oz) pistachio instant pudding mix
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the pistachio pudding mix and crushed pineapple (with juice) until well blended.
- Fold in the mini marshmallows for sweetness.
- Add the whipped topping and mix gently.
- Sprinkle in the chopped walnuts or pecans and stir.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes or overnight.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with maraschino cherries if desired.
Notes
Allowing the salad to chill overnight enhances flavor. Substitute nuts or add fruits for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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