Watergate Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5
Watergate Salad Recipe
Description
Watergate Salad blends crushed pineapple with pistachio flavored instant pudding, dissolving the pudding in the pineapple juices to infuse flavor and sweetness. Miniature marshmallows add light chewiness, while chopped pecans contribute a toasted crunch. The salad is lightened further by folding in whipped cream or thawed Cool Whip, which provides a smooth, fluffy texture.
The salad is chilled for at least an hour to set, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to firm. It can be garnished with additional whipped cream or cherries when served. This dessert is cool and sweet with a nostalgic flavor profile from the pistachio pudding and pineapple.
Watergate Salad can be adapted by substituting or omitting nuts according to preference or allergies, making it flexible while maintaining its core characteristics.
You may substitute or leave out the nuts depending on dietary preference or allergies.
Ingredients
- one ounces crushed pineapple in juice, undrained, canned
- one .4 ounces JELL-O instant pudding Pistachio flavor, package
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 1-1/2 cups Whipped Cream thawed COOL WHIP whipped topping or homemade
Homemade Whipped Cream
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the crushed pineapple and pudding mix in a large bowl. Stir until the pudding mix is dissolved into the juices.
- Stir in the marshmallows and pecans.
- To make the whipped cream if you are using it, combine the whipping cream, sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl. Beat on high speed until soft peaks form.
- Stir in the Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream and refrigerate for at least one hour. Scoop out and serve in bowls, topping with cherries or more whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- You may substitute or leave out the nuts depending on dietary preference or allergies.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
