Watergate Salad
Watergate salad is a nostalgic, creamy dessert that combines the delightful flavors of pistachio pudding, pineapple, and marshmallows for a refreshing treat. With its vibrant green hue and crunchy pecans, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a sweet indulgence at home. Each spoonful offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Cool Whip
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 cup crushed canned pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Cool Whip and pistachio pudding mix; stir until smooth.
- Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and chopped pecans until well blended.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled in bowls or on platters; garnish with extra pecans or cherries if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg