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Watergate Salad Recipe
This Watergate Salad is a quick and delicious fluffy dessert or side dish made with pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and whipped topping. It's perfect for family gatherings or holiday meals!
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 241 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 (3.4-ounce/ 96g) package instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 (20-ounce/ 567g) can crushed pineapple with juice
- 2 cups mini marshmallow (90g)
- ¾ cup Chopped Pecans (100g)
- 1 (8-ounce/ 227g) package frozen whipped topping thawed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the instant pudding mix and crushed pineapple with juice and stir together until no dry pudding mix remains.
- Stir in the mini marshmallows and chopped pecans.
- Fold in the whipped topping until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve the salad topped with more mini marshmallows, pecans, whipped cream, and maraschino cherries, if you like.
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Notes
- Chill for best results. Allow the prepared salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving. This helps the flavors meld together and the texture to set properly, resulting in a cohesive and flavorful dish with the perfect fluffiness.
- Fold gently. When incorporating the whipped topping into the mixture, fold it in gently to maintain the topping's airy texture.
- Add garnishes. Enhance this sweet salad's presentation with a perfect retro look by topping each serving with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry for a pop of color.
Nutrition Information
Calories
241kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
205mg
(9%)
Potassium
162mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
91IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 91IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.