Description
Watergate Salad is a sweet, fluffy dessert salad made with pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, marshmallows, and whipped topping, often garnished with chopped nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant pistachio pudding mix and drained crushed pineapple. Stir until well blended.
- Add the mini marshmallows and whipped topping to the mixture. Gently fold until everything is combined.
- If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as a dessert or side dish.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use low-fat pudding mix and whipped topping.
- Feel free to customize by adding different fruits or nuts according to your preference.
- This salad can be made a day ahead for better flavor development.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg