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Watergate-Salad-Recipe

Watergate Salad

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Enjoy this Watergate Salad featuring a delightful blend of pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, and whipped cream. It’s a fantastic treat that’s quick to prepare and perfect for gatherings.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6-8 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juices
  • 2 (3.4 ounce) boxes pistachio instant pudding mix
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios, pecans, or walnuts + more for garnish
  • 1/2 cup halved maraschino cherries + whole ones for garnish
  • 8 ounces whipped topping (i use cool whip) thawed until it's easily spreadable

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix crushed pineapple and instant pudding mixes until well combined.
  2. Add marshmallows, nuts, and maraschino cherries; stir to combine.
  3. Gently fold in the whipped topping and then chill for at least an hour.
  4. Before serving, top with maraschino cherries and additional nuts.

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Notes

For a more textured salad, use a mix of different nuts.
Feel free to add more marshmallows for extra sweetness.
Chill the salad overnight for enhanced flavor.

  • Author: Marry
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg