Description
Watergate Salad is a classic, sweet and creamy dessert salad featuring pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, miniature marshmallows, nuts, and whipped topping. It’s a simple, no-cook, dump-and-go recipe that’s perfect for any celebration or potluck, ready in just minutes and delightfully delicious.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 3.4 oz pistachio Jell-O instant pudding mix
- 20 oz can crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (your favorite)
- 8 oz container Cool Whip (lite – thawed)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the pistachio pudding mix, crushed pineapple along with its juice, miniature marshmallows, and chopped nuts. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Add Cool Whip: Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip into the mixture until it is uniformly blended, creating a creamy texture.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld and the dessert to set slightly, typically about 1 hour.
Notes
- This recipe is incredibly easy and quick to make, requiring less than 5 minutes of preparation.
- Watergate Salad is a beloved classic and makes a great addition to any celebration, potluck, or family gathering.
- You can customize the nuts used according to your preference; walnuts or pecans work well.
- For a lighter version, use lite or reduced-fat Cool Whip as indicated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 158 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 159 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
