Description
Watergate salad brings together creamy pistachio pudding mix with whipped topping and marshmallows for a classic American dessert. Sweet and nostalgic, this vintage treat delights you with its simple charm and delicious combination of ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz / 567 g) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 box (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 tub (8 oz / 227 g) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Pudding Preparation: Vigorously whisk pistachio pudding powder with drained pineapple chunks in a large mixing bowl until a smooth, pale green mixture forms, ensuring complete powder dissolution and fruit integration.
- Creamy Fusion: Delicately fold whipped topping into the pudding-pineapple base, creating a uniform, airy texture without deflating the mixture or leaving visible white streaks.
- Texture Enhancement: Gently incorporate mini marshmallows, chopped walnuts, and shredded coconut, distributing them evenly throughout the salad to add varied textural elements and complementary flavors.
- Chilling and Melding: Seal the prepared salad in a container and refrigerate for a minimum of two hours, allowing ingredients to harmonize and develop a cohesive, chilled dessert profile.
- Serving Presentation: Prior to serving, give the Watergate salad a light stir to redistribute ingredients, then present as a refreshing, nostalgic sweet treat that promises a delightful blend of creamy, crunchy, and fruity sensations.
Notes
- Precise Mixing Technique: Whisk pudding powder thoroughly into pineapple to prevent lumps and ensure smooth, even color distribution.
- Folding Strategy: Use gentle, light folding motions when adding whipped topping to maintain airy, delicate texture and prevent deflation.
- Chilling Optimization: Refrigerate for at least two hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and achieve ideal creamy consistency.
- Ingredient Flexibility: Easily adapt recipe by swapping marshmallows, nuts, or coconut for dietary restrictions or personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg