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Watergate Salad

Watergate Salad is an easy dessert salad recipe made with pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and Cool Whip. It's a classic no-bake fluff salad perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3.4 ounce instant pistachio pudding mix 1 box
  • 20 ounce crushed pineapple 1 can, undrained
  • 8 ounce Cool Whip 1 container, thawed
  • 2 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large bowl, add the instant pistachio pudding mix and the crushed pineapple (with its juice). Stir well to combine until smooth.
  2. Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until fully incorporated. Then, stir in the mini marshmallows and chopped pecans (or walnuts).
  3. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the salad to set.

Notes

For best results, make sure the Cool Whip is thawed before mixing. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Optionally, you can add 1 cup of shredded sweetened coconut or chopped maraschino cherries for extra flavor and color.