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Watergate Salad

This delicious Watergate Salad is a light and fluffy pistachio dessert recipe with crushed pineapple, chopped walnuts, mini marshmallows and maraschino cherries. A favorite classic dessert perfect for the holidays, potlucks, family gatherings, backyard BBQs and for any occasion.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pistachio Delight, Pistachio Fluff, Watergate Salad, Watergate Salad Recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 279kcal
Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce cool whip
  • 3 ounce box instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 20 ounce crushed pineapple, drained really good
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • ½ cup maraschino cherries, cut in half
  • ½ cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add cool whip and pudding mix. Stir until combined. Can add a drop of green food coloring if desired.
  • Add remaining ingredients, stir, cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge to chill until ready to serve.
  • Optional: top with whipped topping, additional nuts, mini marshmallows and cherries.

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate.
 
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 42g | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg