Recipe For Watergate Salad
Light and refreshing, this pistachio flavored Watergate Salad is the perfect easy summer treat!
Servings: 8
Calories: 216kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large can crushed pineapple
- 2 boxes pistachio pudding mix
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 1½ cups white mini marshmallows
- chopped pecans and maraschino cherries, for garnish
- 1 cup shredded coconut, if desired
- 12 ounces whipped topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the pudding mix and pineapple until the mix has completely dissolved, and the pineapple mixture has thickened.
- Stir in chopped pecans and mini marshmallows, then fold in whipped topping.
- Transfer to serving bowl or glass and top with chopped pistachios and cherries.
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Notes
- If using shredded coconut, add in when combining pecans and mini marshmallows.
- You can use the juice from the pineapple to dissolve the pudding mix.
- This simple salad tastes even better if you can let it chill for a couple of hours before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg