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Watergate Salad

This vintage pistachio salad is a classic sweet treat -- with just 5 minutes of prep!

Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 2183 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, not drained
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) box instant pistachio pudding (or use a 1-ounce box of sugar-free instant pudding)
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • ½ cup Chopped Pecans
  • ½ cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
  • Maraschino cherries, for topping

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, stir together pineapple (and its juice), dry pudding mix, marshmallows, pecans and coconut.
  2. Gently fold in the whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (and up to 24 hours).
  3. Give everything a gentle stir just before serving. Garnish with maraschino cherries.

Notes

  • Make sure that you buy instant pistachio pudding mix. You only need the dry mix -- you do not need to prepare the pudding according to the package directions. A 4-serving small box is all that you need (either a 3.4 oz box of the regular instant pistachio pudding mix or a 1-ounce box of the sugar-free instant pistachio pudding mix). I use the sugar-free version because that's all that my grocery store carries, but either variety works!
  • Do not thaw the Cool Whip on the countertop. Instead, allow at least 4-5 hours (or overnight) for the Cool Whip tub to thaw in the refrigerator. This will maintain its fluffy texture.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/8 of the salad Calories 218.3kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 31.5g (11%) Protein 1.7g (3%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3.6g (18%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 140mg (6%) Potassium 114.9mg (3%) Fiber 1.8g (7%) Sugar 12.5g (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2183

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/8 of the salad
Calories 218.3kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 31.5g 11%
Protein 1.7g 3%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3.6g 18%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g 9%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 140mg 6%
Potassium 114.9mg 2%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Sugar 12.5g 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.