Description

This Easy Watergate Salad recipe is a delightful retro dessert featuring a blend of pistachio pudding, pineapple, marshmallows, pecans, and whipped topping. It’s a creamy, sweet, and fluffy treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Ingredients:

1 (3.4 oz) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple in juice (undrained)
1 cup mini marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), plus more for garnish if desired

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant pistachio pudding mix with the undrained crushed pineapple. Stir until well combined and the pudding begins to thicken.
Fold in the mini marshmallows and chopped pecans.
Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with additional whipped topping and a sprinkle of chopped pecans, if desired.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead and tastes even better after chilling overnight.
For a fun twist, stir in halved maraschino cherries or sweetened shredded coconut.