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bowl of creamy Watergate salad made with pistachio pudding, pineapple, mini marshmallow and chopped pecans.
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Watergate Salad (Pistachio Fluff)

Watergate salad is a creamy, no-bake dessert made with pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallow and whipped topping.
Prep Time5 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 3.4 ounce box pistachio Jell-O instant pudding mix
  • 12 ounces Cool Whip thawed
  • 1 20 ounce can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1½ cups miniature marshmallows
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the entire 12 ounces of thawed Cool Whip with the 3.4-ounce box of pistachio Jell-O instant pudding mix. Stir thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the entire 20-ounce can of crushed pineapple, including the juice, to the bowl. Stir well to combine.
  • Fold in 1½ cups of miniature marshmallows and ½ cup of chopped pecans evenly throughout the mixture.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the salad is chilled and ready to serve.

Notes

Pro tip: Mixing the pudding mix with the Cool Whip first creates an extra creamy and smooth texture—trust me, it makes all the difference! :)