Description
Watergate salad is a nostalgic dessert that combines bright green pistachio pudding with creamy whipped topping and sweet pineapple chunks. This delightful dish, often found at family gatherings, is both refreshing and indulgent, making it a perfect addition to summer barbecues or holiday feasts. With its fluffy texture and unique flavor profile, Watergate salad is sure to impress your friends and family with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (well-drained)
- 3.4 oz instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat recommended)
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 3.4 oz of instant pistachio pudding mix with 1 cup of cold milk. Stir until smooth and let it thicken slightly.
- Gently fold in 1 cup of sour cream until well combined for a creamy texture.
- Add in 1 cup of mini marshmallows and 1 cup of drained pineapple chunks, folding carefully to avoid crushing the marshmallows.
- Incorporate 1 cup of whipped topping, gently mixing until combined.
- If using, fold in 1/2 cup of chopped pecans for added crunch.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg