Watergate Salad
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Watergate Salad
Description
Watergate Salad is a classic American dessert salad featuring a fluffy base of whipped topping blended with instant pistachio pudding and crushed pineapple drained of excess juice. Mini marshmallows add sweetness and a chewy contrast, while chopped pistachios provide a nutty crunch.
This dish is assembled by folding all ingredients gently to maintain the airy texture. It is chilled in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to set and develop flavor meld before serving. The salad has a creamy consistency balanced by the fresh notes of pineapple and nutty undertones from the pudding and pistachios.
Watergate Salad works well as a dessert or side dish at potlucks, picnics, or holiday meals. Its make-ahead nature and simple ingredients make it a convenient choice for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 20 ounces pineapple drained, crushed
- 3 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- ¼ cups pistachio chopped for garnish, chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine crushed pineapple and pistachio pudding mix. Gently fold in whipped topping and marshmallows.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with pistachios.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 93IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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