Watergate Salad
Watergate salad is a nostalgic dessert that combines sweet and creamy flavors in a vibrant green dish. Made with pistachio pudding, whipped topping, and crushed pineapple, this delightful treat is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings. With its fluffy texture and colorful presentation, Watergate salad is sure to become a favorite at any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3.4 oz) package pistachio pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade)
- 1 cup canned crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pistachio pudding mix and cold milk until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined for a light texture.
- Carefully add the drained crushed pineapple and mini marshmallows to the mixture; fold until evenly distributed.
- If desired, mix in the chopped nuts for added crunch.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to enhance flavors.
- Serve in bowls or dessert cups, garnishing with maraschino cherries if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg