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A dollop of whipped cream and three cherries is placed on top of watergate salad.
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Watergate Salad

A retro classic, this easy Watergate salad is a pistachio fluff salad dessert that's sweet and simple to make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fluff Salad, Watergate Salad
Servings: 8
Calories: 234kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 3.4 ounce package instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 1 8 ounce can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 3/4 cup chopped pistachios
  • 1 8 ounce container frozen whipped topping thawed
  • Maraschino cherries optional

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together the pudding mix, pineapple with juice, marshmallows and 1/2 the pistachios.
  • Fold in the whipped topping, cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with additional whipped topping, nuts and top with a cherry, if desired.

Notes

Any nuts can be substituted for the pistachios.
Substitute homemade whipped cream for the frozen whipped topping, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg