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Watergate Salad

Watergate Salad is a chilled pistachio pudding dessert with crushed pineapple, fluffy whipped topping, mini marshmallows, and pecans. Refrigerating it for at least 2 hours helps the creamy mixture set before serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping thawed
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, stir the pudding mix into the undrained pineapple until evenly combined.
  2. Fold in the whipped topping, mini marshmallows, and pecans until combined.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For a fluffy texture, fold the whipped topping in gently until just combined. Store covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days; freezing is not recommended. For a nut-free option, omit the pecans.