Name: Original Watergate Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Ingredients: 3.4 ounce instant pistachio pudding mix; 20 ounce can crushed pineapple (do not drain); 8 ounce whipped topping; 1½ cup miniature marshmallows; ½ cup pecans (chopped)

Watergate salad is a classic dessert made with pistachio pudding, fluffy whipped topping, marshmallows, pineapple, and pecans. The combination creates a creamy, sweet salad that is quick and easy to make. The retro dish is perfect for parties, pot lucks, and cookouts.

Original Watergate Salad Recipe

instant pistachio pudding mix

can crushed pineapple (do not drain)

whipped topping

marshmallows

pecans (chopped)

In a mixing bowl, mix pistachio pudding mix with canned crushed pineapple and its liquid.

Mix in cool whip.

Add mini marshmallows and chopped pecans. Mix. Refrigerate 4 or more hours before serving.

I've been making this recipe for years and it never fails! It's a classic!

Whipped cream, pineapple and pecans are a favorite for me. What a yummy combination for a special gathering.

The kids enjoyed digging into this green fluffy dessert! Yummy!

A nostalgic favorite—light, creamy, and full of fun textures. It's a refreshing treat!

I made this for the first time and it was so delicious, that even my husband loves it! Thank you so much!

Wow! An instant favorite for me! This looks amazingly delicious and very yummy! It has our favorite ingredients, I love the pistachio pudding you've used here! Thanks for sharing this with us!

I've always hesitated to try this, but it was so tasty! And super easy. My kid got a kick out of the color, too. Thanks so much!

So delicious and easy to make! Everyone loved it and I’m making it again for a party this weekend.

I'd been wanting to try a watergate salad for awhile now - seems so unique. This was better than I expected - I get why it's so popular now!

This looks so delicious yet super easy to make. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks for sharing!

What a fun idea! Seems like such a great simple and fast dessert to make! I love pistachio and the addition of pecans sounds perfect.

I haven't had this in YEARS! :) Such a classic sweet treat. I definitely need to make this soon- so nostalgic!

This was a perfect and easy dessert to bring to a late summer cookout. All the kids, especially loved it.

I never fail with this recipe; it's always a classic that everyone loves.

I made this for over the weekend, and it barely lasted one day! Everyone loved it - my kids requested for it again!

This is such a classic! My mom used to make this salad, I can't wait to make it for our next cookout.

A simple and delicious dessert to make, and I am sure everyone will love it!

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Watergate salad is made with pistachio pudding, cool whip, mini marshmallows, pineapple, and pecans. The combination creates a creamy, sweet salad that is quick and easy to make. The tasty classic dish can be served as a side or dessert. Make it for parties, pot lucks, and cookouts.

Original Watergate Salad Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total: 250 minutes

Servings: 8

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