watergate salad

There is nothing better than Watergate Salad! This simple dump-and-go salad is a classic that makes it's way into every celebration because it's both incredibly delicious and incredibly easy. Whip it together in less than 5 minutes and you're good to go!

Watergate Salad

3.4 oz pistachio Jell-O instant pudding mix

pineapple

marshmallows

chopped nuts (your favorite)

Cool

Combine pudding mix, pineapple (with juice), marshmallows and nuts in a large bowl and mix well.

Blend in Cool Whip and chill until ready to serve.

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There is nothing better than Watergate Salad! This simple dump-and-go salad is a classic that makes it’s way into every celebration because it’s both incredibly delicious and incredibly easy. Whip it together in less than 5 minutes and you’re good to go!

Watergate Salad (also known as Pistachio Fluff) is a delightful, vintage salad packed with Pistachio flavor.  With only 5 simple ingredients, this fluffy treat will quickly become a most-requested recipe. 

instant pistachio pudding mix

chopped nuts

mini marshmallows

Cool Whip

Mix all ingredients until pudding mix is completely blended.

Chill until ready to serve.  It is best served chilled.

This light and fluffy Watergate salad is a fresh and fruity rendition of the classic picnic grade recipe that’ll make you famous for your dessert salads.

Watergate Salad Recipe

(3.4-ounce) box Instant Pistachio Pudding

pecans (Chopped~Divided)

whipped topping (thawed)

Maraschino cherries

In a large mixing bowl, stir together Pistachio pudding, drained pineapple, 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice, marshmallows, and 1/2 cup pecans.

Fold whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

To serve, sprinkle top of salad with remaining  cup pecans and top with a Maraschino cherry.

Watergate salad is a simple dump-and-go salad that is easy and delicious. This sweet, decadent salad is full of fluffy cool whip, marshmallows, crushed pineapple, and pistachio pudding.

pistachio pudding mix

pecans chopped

container Cool Whip thawed

Add the pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and chopped pecans to a large bowl and combine well.

Gently fold in the softened cool whip until just combined.

Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour or until ready to serve.

Enjoy!

This Watergate Salad is a quick and delicious fluffy dessert or side dish made with pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and whipped topping. It's perfect for family gatherings or holiday meals!

(3.4-ounce

(20-ounce

mini marshmallow ((90 grams))

pecans ((100 grams))

(8-ounce

In a large bowl, combine the instant pudding mix and crushed pineapple with juice and stir together until no dry pudding mix remains.

Stir in the mini marshmallows and chopped pecans.

Fold in the whipped topping until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour before serving.

Serve the salad topped with more mini marshmallows, pecans, whipped cream, and maraschino cherries, if you like.

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

can crushed pineapple (do not drain)

whipped topping

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.

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