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Watergate Salad

Deliciously Easy Watergate Salad for Sweet Cravings

Enjoy the whimsical and delicious Watergate Salad, blending juicy pineapple, pistachios, and fluffy marshmallows for a perfect dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 1 box Instant Pistachio Pudding Mix May substitute with vanilla pudding and pistachio extract.
  • 2 cups Cold Water No substitutions needed.
  • 1 can Canned Pineapple (drained) Fresh pineapple works well too.
For the Texture
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows Regular marshmallows can be chopped if preferred.
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Can use store-bought or homemade.
Optional Extras
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans/Walnuts Can substitute with pistachios.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Serving Dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the instant pistachio pudding mix with cold water according to the package instructions. Whisk vigorously for about 2 minutes until thickened.
  2. Gently fold in the drained canned pineapple and mini marshmallows into the pudding mixture.
  3. Carefully add the whipped cream to the mixture, using a folding motion until light and airy.
  4. If adding nuts, gently fold them into the Watergate Salad.
  5. Transfer the Watergate Salad into a serving dish and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
  6. After chilling, gently stir and serve, garnishing with chopped pistachios or a mint leaf.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Prepare the Watergate Salad a few hours in advance for enhanced flavor. Ensure all ingredients are gluten-free as necessary.

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