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Watergate Salad

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A nostalgic, no-bake dessert salad made with pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and whipped topping.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box pistachio pudding mix (3.4 ounces)
  • 1 can crushed pineapple, undrained (20 ounces)
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 tub whipped topping, thawed (about 8 ounces)
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Optional: maraschino cherries or extra pineapple for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pistachio pudding mix and crushed pineapple (with juice) and mix until well blended.
  2. Fold in the mini marshmallows and whipped topping until the mixture is fluffy and combined.
  3. If using, add chopped nuts and gently fold them into the mixture.
  4. Transfer to a serving dish, cover, and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.
  5. Add optional garnishes just before serving.

Notes

Chill the pineapple can before mixing to help the pudding set faster. For a less sweet version, consider adding sour cream or Greek yogurt.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg