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closeup of watergate salad in bowl topped with pecans
Created by: Lynette Rice

Watergate Salad


Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 people
6 people
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.

Ingredients
  

  • 20 oz crushed pineapple
  • 3.4 oz pistachio instant pudding
  • 1 cup small marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts I use pecans
  • 8 oz cool 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

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