Delightful Watergate Salad: A Retro Creamy Treat

No ratings yet

This nostalgic Watergate Salad is a creamy dessert featuring layers of pistachio pudding, mini marshmallows, and pecans, perfect for gatherings.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 box Instant Pistachio Pudding Mix Vanilla pudding with green food coloring can be substituted.
1 can Crushed Pineapple Use pineapple packed in juice, not syrup.

For the Mix-Ins

2 cups Mini Marshmallows Flavored marshmallows can be used for variation.
1 cup Chopped Pecans Toasted pecans enhance flavor; walnuts or pistachios work too.

For the Creaminess

8 ounces Frozen Whipped Topping Must be thawed; homemade whipped cream can be substituted.

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Spatula
Plastic Wrap

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Watergate Salad

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant pistachio pudding mix and the crushed pineapple, including the juice, until fully blended.
Gently fold in the mini marshmallows and chopped pecans using a spatula, ensuring the mixture remains coherent without mashing the marshmallows.
Incorporate the thawed whipped topping into the salad mixture gently, folding to maintain fluffiness.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
Serve chilled, possibly garnished with extra mini marshmallows, chopped pecans, or a maraschino cherry for presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 160mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the salad to chill for at least an hour to enhance flavors. Gentle mixing during whipped topping incorporation maintains fluffiness.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!