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Watergate Salad

Watergate Salad is an easy, classic dessert salad made in minutes with just a few simple ingredients. This creamy, sweet, and nutty dish is perfect for any gathering!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3.4 ounce instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 8 ounce Cool Whip
  • 20 ounce crushed pineapple with juice
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 0.5 cup crushed pecans

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
  2. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to set.

Notes

This vintage dessert is incredibly easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser, especially around the holidays. For an extra touch, garnish with a maraschino cherry or additional crushed pecans before serving.