Watergate Salad
Watergate Salad is a vibrant, creamy fruit salad that brilliantly combines sweet and nutty flavors with a delightful crunch. This easy-to-make dish features pistachio pudding, fluffy Cool Whip, and bursts of sweetness from mini marshmallows and crushed pineapple. Perfect for summer barbecues or holiday gatherings, Watergate Salad not only tastes amazing but also adds a festive touch to any table. With its cheerful green color and nostalgic taste, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next event.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip, thawed
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pistachio pudding mix and crushed pineapple (juice included). Stir until smooth.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip until well-blended but airy.
- Add mini marshmallows and chopped pecans; fold carefully to maintain texture.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Serve chilled, topped with maraschino cherries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg