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Watergate Salad Delight: A Tasty Recipe to Try Today!

Watergate Salad Delight is a creamy and refreshing dessert salad made with pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and nuts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 1 cup pistachio pudding mix instant
  • 1 cup whipped topping like Cool Whip
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed pineapple and pistachio pudding mix. Stir until well blended and the pudding mix is fully incorporated.
  2. Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the mini marshmallows and chopped nuts, folding them in carefully to avoid breaking them.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
  5. Serve chilled, garnished with additional nuts or a sprinkle of coconut if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a tropical twist, add shredded coconut or diced bananas to the salad.
  • Substitute the pistachio pudding with vanilla or cheesecake pudding for a different flavor profile.

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