Watergate Salad

Name: Watergate Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cans canned crushed pineapple, undrained; 1 pkg instant pistachio pudding mix; 8 oz frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed; 2 cups mini marshmallows; 1/2 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped; 12 maraschino cherries, drained, halved

A light, fluffy no-bake dessert salad made with crushed pineapple, pistachio pudding mix, whipped topping, marshmallows, and pecans. Sweet, creamy, and ready in minutes.

15 minEasyServes 8240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cans canned crushed pineapple, undrained
1 pkg instant pistachio pudding mix
8 oz frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
2 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped
12 maraschino cherries, drained, halved

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, stir together 2 cans undrained canned crushed pineapple and 1 pkg instant pistachio pudding mix. Mix until the pudding powder is fully dissolved and the mixture begins to thicken, about 1-2 minutes.
2

Fold in 8 oz thawed frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip) until completely combined and fluffy.
3

Fold in 2 cups mini marshmallows and 1/2 cup roughly chopped pecan halves.
4

Transfer to a serving bowl and scatter 12 drained, halved maraschino cherries over the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the salad set.

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Questions

What is Watergate Salad?

A light, fluffy no-bake dessert salad made with crushed pineapple, pistachio pudding mix, whipped topping, marshmallows, and pecans. Sweet, creamy, and ready in minutes. This reference files it under American salad: made without cooking, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

Why fold instead of stir in Watergate Salad?

Step 2 reads: "Fold in 8 oz thawed frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip) until completely combined and fluffy." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 2 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Does Watergate Salad contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1 pkg instant pistachio pudding mix and 1/2 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Watergate Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 240 calories, with 3 g protein, 36 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 40 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I make Watergate Salad ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss Watergate Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. Store the pecans at room temperature so it stays crisp. It does not freeze.

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