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Watergate Salad

Watergate Salad

Watergate Salad is a nostalgic dessert salad that combines the delightful flavors of sweet pineapple, creamy pistachio pudding, and crunchy pecans. This light and fluffy dish is perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or summer barbecues.

  • Total Time: 41 minute
  • Yield: Serves 16 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6.8 ounces instant pistachio pudding
  • 16 ounces crushed pineapple in juice
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 8 ounces whipped topping (thawed)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the instant pistachio pudding and crushed pineapple (with juice) until well combined.
  2. Gently fold in the miniature marshmallows and chopped pecans until evenly mixed.
  3. Carefully add the thawed whipped topping, folding it in until fully blended for a light texture.
  4. Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: None
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No baking required
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/16 of the recipe (approximately 90g)
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Use cold ingredients for a refreshing salad. Gently fold ingredients to maintain airiness. Customize by adding fruits like cherries or substituting different nuts.