Description
Easy Watergate Salad is a whimsical and delicious dessert that combines creamy pistachio pudding, sweet crushed pineapple, and fluffy mini marshmallows. This vibrant green dish is not only easy to make but also a showstopper at any gathering. Perfect for potlucks or family dinners, the salad requires minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor. Chill it for a couple of hours to allow the flavors to meld, and get ready for everyone to ask for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3.4 oz) pistachio pudding mix
- 1 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup whipped topping
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the pistachio pudding mix with the crushed pineapple (including juice) and stir until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until well blended.
- Add mini marshmallows and gently stir to incorporate.
- If using nuts, sprinkle them in and mix lightly.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg