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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

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