Vintage Watergate Salad
Travel back in time with this Vintage Watergate Salad recipe! Just 5 ingredients make this nostalgic pistachio fluff a favorite for decades.
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple undrained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- 3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix
- 8 ounces frozen topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- Optional garnishes: whipped cream, maraschino cherries
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the thawed topping. Stir until combined.20 ounces crushed pineapple, 1 cup mini marshmallows, ½ cup pecans, 3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix
- Gently fold the topping into the mixture until uniformly combined.8 ounces frozen topping
- Turn into a large bowl or into individual serving bowls.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- When ready to serve, top with whipped cream and cherry (optional).Optional garnishes: whipped cream, maraschino cherries
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. A piece of plastic wrap placed directly on top of the salad will keep it from forming a skin. Serve chilled straight from the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.4mg
