Description
Easy Watergate Salad is a classic, creamy, and sweet dessert salad featuring instant pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, chopped pecans, and whipped topping. It’s a simple, no-cook recipe perfect for quick preparation and delightful to serve chilled at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix
- 20 ounces canned crushed pineapple, undrained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients and Pineapple: In a large mixing bowl, add the instant pistachio pudding mix along with the canned crushed pineapple including the juice. Stir them together until evenly mixed.
- Add Mini Marshmallows and Pecans: Fold in the mini marshmallows and chopped pecans gently to combine without breaking the marshmallows.
- Mix in Cool Whip: Carefully fold the thawed Cool Whip into the mixture until the salad is creamy and homogeneous but still light and fluffy.
- Chill the Salad: Refrigerate the Watergate Salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Serve the salad chilled as a refreshing and sweet side or dessert dish at your next meal or gathering.
Notes
- This salad is best served well chilled to enhance the flavors and texture.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or substitute with seeds like sunflower seeds.
- Make the salad a few hours ahead or the night before to improve the taste and consistency.
- Use fresh Cool Whip instead of frozen for the best texture.
- Optional: Add shredded coconut for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
