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Watergate Salad
This Watergate salad is a delicious retro recipe that needs just 5 minutes of prep.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 242 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Dessert , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple in juices, 1 can
- 3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix 1 box
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans
- 8 ounces whipped topping such as Cool Whip
Optional
- ½ cup coconut flakes
- Maraschino cherries for serving
Instructions
- Drain the juices from the crushed pineapple into a large bowl, reserving the pineapple in the can. Whisk the pudding mix into the pineapple juice.
- Stir in the crushed pineapple, marshmallows, pecans, & coconut if using. Fold in the whipped topping.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours and up to 48 hours before serving.
- Garnish with additional whipped topping and a cherry for serving.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Coconut is optional but we love it. This dish is best made ahead of time so the marshmallows soften and the flavors blend.
- Leftover Watergate salad can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days. Mix well before serving again.
- Freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container; thaw, stir, and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
242
(12%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
173mg
(7%)
Potassium
153mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
50IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
5.4mg
(6%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.