Description
Watergate salad is a nostalgic, fluffy dessert that combines creamy pistachio pudding with sweet pineapple and mini marshmallows. This refreshing dish is sure to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pistachio pudding mix and drained crushed pineapple until smooth.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip until fully combined to maintain an airy texture.
- Add mini marshmallows and chopped nuts, mixing carefully to distribute evenly.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, garnishing with maraschino cherries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg