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Pistachio Fluff Salad Recipe
Pistachio fluff salad has just 5 ingredients and is effortless to make. Also known as Watergate salad this is an ideal make-ahead holiday dish for Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas.
Prep Time
10 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 216 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 package instant pistachio pudding 4 ounce
- 1 can crushed pineapple 20 ounce, undrained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped nuts walnut or pecans
- 1 ¾ cup whipped topping thawed Cool Whip
- Optional Toppings: Extra whipped topping extra chopped nuts, cherry on top
Instructions
- Stir the pistachio pudding and crushed pineapple in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Add the marshmallows and nuts and stir until evenly distributed.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
- Refrigerate the Watergate salad tightly covered until ready to serve.
- Garnish with additional whipped topping, nuts, or a cherry if desired.
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Notes
- Mixing the pineapple and the pudding first helps evenly distribute the instant pudding mix. If you dump everything all at once, you may get clumpy pudding powder areas.
- Use crushed pineapple rather than chunks for a smooth texture.
- Do not drain the pineapple. You will need the juice to help the pudding set.
- Be careful adding the whipped topping. Stirring too much can cause it to collapse.
- Mixing the pineapple and the pudding first helps evenly distribute the instant pudding mix. If you dump everything all at once, you may get clumpy pudding powder areas.
- Use crushed pineapple rather than chunks for a smooth texture.
- Do not drain the pineapple. You will need the juice to help the pudding set.
- Be careful adding the whipped topping. Stirring too much can cause it to collapse.
Nutrition Information
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
0.3mg
(0%)
Sodium
273mg
(11%)
Potassium
144mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
51IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 273mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.