Watergate Salad Recipe

A white bowl of watergate salad with pistachio pudding, marshmallows, and pineapples.

4 from 1 vote

Watergate Salad is an authentic 5 ingredient vintage pistachio pudding-based creamy salad that will be loved by all. It's tangy and can be served for any party, family event, or special occasion.

Course Appetizer, Brunch

Cuisine American

Keyword watergate salad, watergate salad authentic recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

refrigeration time 2

Total Time 2 10

Servings servings

Calories 149kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

2 (3.4) ounce boxes, instant pistachio pudding
2 (8) ounce cans, crushed pineapple with juice
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (8) ounce container, frozen whipped topping thawed
whipped cream optional topping
maraschino cherries optional topping

Instructions

Combine (2)3.4-ounce boxes of pistachio pudding mix and (2) 8-ounce cans of crushed pineapples with juice in a large mixing bowl.
Add 2 cups mini marshmallows and 1 cup chopped pecans to the pudding mix, stirring until combined.
To the pudding mixture, fold in the 8-ounce container of thawed whipped topping until completely blended.
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours up to overnight.
Optional garnish, top the servings of Watergate salad with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.

Notes

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Storage:

You can make this ahead of time and keep it in an airtight container until ready to serve. We prefer to make it one day in advance to blend flavors.

Leftover Watergate salad recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Recipes written for Everyday Eileen are for information purposes. Eileen Kelly is not a registered dietician or nutritionist. Any nutritional data we provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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