This vintage Watergate salad recipe can be served as either a side dish or dessert. Made in five minutes and then chilled for 5-6 hours, this recipe is made with five ingredients which include pineapple, whipped topping, nuts, pistachio pudding and marshmallows.
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Ingredients
20ozcrushed pineapple
3.4ozpistachio instant pudding
1cupsmall marshmallows
1/2cupchopped nutsI use pecans
8ozcool whip
Instructions
Mix: In a large bowl, mix together the crushed pineapple and pudding mix. Stir in the marshmallows and nuts.
Fold: Fold in the cool whip.
Chill: Let cool, covered, in refrigerator for 5-6 hours before serving.
Notes
Refrigerator Storage: You can store Watergate Salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.Freezer Storage: You can freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container. The texture of the marshmallows during the thawing process will change. Because of this, I recommend eating this salad fresh.