Watergate Salad
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Watergate Salad
Description
Watergate Salad starts by mixing undrained crushed pineapple with dry instant pistachio pudding mix to combine fruitiness and flavor base. Once the pudding mix absorbs the juice, thawed whipped topping is folded in for creaminess. Mini marshmallows add a pillowy texture, while chopped pistachios provide a nutty crunch and complement the pistachio flavor.
The salad is refrigerated until well chilled so that the ingredients set together, enhancing the creamy consistency. The use of instant pudding eliminates cooking steps, simplifying preparation. This sweet and light salad is often served as a dessert or alongside other dishes at gatherings.
Variations can include using alternative frozen whipped toppings or different nuts such as pecans or walnuts to suit taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 20 ounce pineapple undrained, crushed, canned
- 3.4 ounce instant pistachio pudding mix package
- 8 ounce whipped topping thawed, container (Cool Whip
- 10 ounce mini marshmallows package
- 1/4 cup pistachio chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the pineapple with juice and dry pistachio pudding mix.
- Fold in thawed whipped topping, marshmallows, and nuts until well mixed.
- Refrigerate until chilled; serve.
Notes
- Use instant pudding mix rather than cook-and-serve type to ensure correct texture.
- Frozen whipped topping alternatives like Truwhip can substitute for Cool Whip if preferred.
- Chopped pecans or walnuts may be used instead of pistachios based on preference.
- Nutrition values provided are estimates and may vary depending on exact ingredients used.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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