Watergate Salad Recipe
Watergate Salad is a classic, sweet and creamy dessert salad that combines pistachio pudding, pineapple chunks, marshmallows, walnuts, and whipped topping. This easy-to-make no-cook recipe is refreshing and perfect for potlucks or holiday gatherings, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors with a nutty crunch and fruity sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix
Wet Ingredients
- 20 ounces canned pineapple chunks with juice
- 4 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
Add-ins
- 1/4 cup Maraschino cherries, drained
- 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
For Garnish
- Maraschino cherries
- Chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Mix pudding and pineapple: In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant pistachio pudding mix with the canned pineapple chunks and their juice. Stir well until the pudding mix is fully dissolved and evenly mixed with the pineapple.
- Add cherries, nuts, marshmallows, and Cool Whip: Gently fold in the drained Maraschino cherries, chopped walnuts, mini marshmallows, and thawed Cool Whip. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated without crushing the marshmallows or cherries.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and the salad to set to a creamy consistency.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, top the salad with additional Maraschino cherries and chopped pistachios for an attractive presentation and added crunch.
Notes
- Ensure the Cool Whip is fully thawed before mixing for the best texture.
- You can substitute chopped pecans for walnuts if preferred.
- This salad is best served chilled and consumed within 2 days for freshness.
Keywords: Watergate Salad, Pistachio pudding salad, Pineapple marshmallow salad, No-bake dessert, Classic American dessert, Potluck dessert
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