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watergate salad in a bowl topped with cherries and marshmallows

Watergate Salad

Course Appetizer, Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Chopped nuts, pineapple and marshmallows make the perfect combination when coated in a creamy, light pistachio whip.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 package instant pistachio pudding mix 3.4 oz
  • 20 oz canned crushed pineapple with juice, undrained
  • 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 8 oz frozen whipped topping thawed
  • maraschino cherries optional

Instructions

  • Grab a large mixing bowl. To the bowl, add the pistachio pudding mix, crushed pineapple and the juice, marshmallows, chopped walnuts and pecans.
  • Mix everything together until evenly combined.
  • Add the whipped topping to the salad mixture.
  • Fold in the whipped cream until everything is evenly combined. Allow the salad to sit in the fridge, covered, for about an hour until chilled. Take out of the fridge and serve it garnished with some whipped cream, nuts, and maraschino cherries!

Notes

Storage - Store the leftover Watergate Salad in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Stir to combine before eating again, some of the ingredients may separate.

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
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