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Watergate Salad
Watergate Salad is a classic side dish or dessert salad that we make for all the holidays. Simple ingredients makes this pistachio pineapple delight a family favorite.
Prep Time
10 mins
Chill Time:
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 208 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pkg 3.4 ounce instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 can 20 ounce crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping thawed
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- Maraschino cherries for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the pistachio pudding mix and the undrained can of crushed pineapple until the pudding mix is fully dissolved and thickened.
- Gently fold in the mini marshmallows and chopped walnuts, and shredded coconut, stirring until everything is evenly combined.
- Add the whipped topping and gently fold it into the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend and the marshmallows to soften slightly.
- Before serving, garnish the salad with maraschino cherries, if desired.
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Notes
- If you prefer softer marshmallows, be sure to mix them in before chilling for at least an hour, so they soak up some moisture and become soft. If you like them with a bit more chew, you can add them just before serving instead of chilling them in the mixture.
- Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
208kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
0.3mg
(0%)
Sodium
204mg
(9%)
Potassium
144mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
53IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 53IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.