Description
This Easy Watergate Salad is a delightful dessert salad that’s perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a sweet treat any time. Made with pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, marshmallows, pecans, and whipped topping, this retro dish is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Pistachio Pudding Mix:
1 (3.4 oz) package instant pistachio pudding mix;
Crushed Pineapple:
1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice;
Mini Marshmallows:
1 cup mini marshmallows;
Pecans:
1/2 cup chopped pecans;
Whipped Topping:
1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
Instructions
- Combine Pudding and Pineapple: In a large mixing bowl, mix the pistachio pudding and crushed pineapple with juice until well blended and thickened.
- Add Marshmallows and Pecans: Fold in the mini marshmallows and chopped pecans.
- Blend in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the whipped topping until evenly mixed.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with extra pecans or cherries if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, include 1/2 cup of shredded coconut.
- This salad can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
