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Watergate Salad

Watergate Salad is a classic dessert salad that's popular at picnics and pot lucks throughout the Midwest. A simple mixture of pistachio pudding mix, crushed pineapple, marshmallows, chopped pecans, and whipped topping, it comes together in minutes and is always a crowd favorite!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 238kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 1 box 3.4 ounces Pistachio Pudding mix
  • 1 can 20 ounces crushed pineapple
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup toasted coconut
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine pudding mix, crushed pineapple (undrained), mini marshmallows, chopped pecans, and toasted coconut.
  2. Stir in Cool Whip.
  3. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Before serving, top with additional chopped pecans and toasted coconut as desired.
  5. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Notes

Recipe variations:
  • Add 1 can mandarin oranges, drained
  • Substitute chopped walnuts or peanuts for the pecans
  • Omit the toasted coconut
  • Use fresh whipped cream in place of Cool Whip
  • Add a few drops of green food coloring for a brighter green color

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 247mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g