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Bird’s eye view of Pistachio Pudding Salad, garnished with chopped almonds and maraschino cherries
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5 from 2 votes

Watergate Salad

I can never deny a good dessert! Whenever I’m done a good meal, I definitely have sweet cravings, and my homemade Watergate Salad always hits the spot.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 116kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

Ingredients

  • 1 3.4-ounce package pistachio Jell-O instant pudding mix
  • 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 8-ounce container Cool Whip
  • 1/4 cup maraschino cherries

Instructions

  • Combine pudding mix, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and pecans in a large bowl.
    Ingredients laid out on a wooden table to make a Pistachio Salad
  • Mix well.
    Folding in ingredients that make up a Watergate Salad
  • Fold in the cool whip and mix.
    Ingredients laid out on a wooden table to make a Pistachio Salad
  • Top with a cherries, serve, and enjoy.
    A serving of Watergate Salad in a large glass bowl on top of a blue patterned tea towel

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator, up to 5 days. This is not a freezer friendly recipe.