Watergate Salad Recipe
Watergate salad is an American classic it’s also called as Pistachio Delight. This delightful side dish salad or dessert is made with pistachio-flavored instant pudding mix, pineapple, mini marshmallows, nuts, and whipped topping. It comes together in minutes and after one to two hours in the refrigerator.
This incredibly easy Watergate Salad is perfect for your holiday dinner table, but you might also want to make it any weeknight just because it’s delicious. Simply toss the ingredients into a bowl, stir, and chill for a short time–so simple!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 package instant pistachio pudding mix.
- 1(20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice, undrained
- 1 cup miniature marshmallow
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1-1/2 cups thawed cool whipped toppings
DIRECTIONS
- Start by mixing together the dry pudding mix, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and chopped pecans.
- Next, fold in the thawed Cool Whip until well combined.
- Cover and chill the watergate salad until you’re ready to serve.
- Pro tip: Combining the pudding mix with the Cool Whip before adding other ingredients makes it extra creamy, smooth and delicious!
This watergate salad recipe is bright green in color, which is what makes this fruit salad instantly recognizable. If you’ve never tried it, it can sound a little different, but it is SO delicious! The blend of sweet, creamy, fluffy, and crunch just works. One taste and you’ll get it!
