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Watergate Salad

Delicious Watergate Salad: A Quick & Easy Treat to Love

This Watergate Salad is a nostalgic, gluten-free dessert with a playful blend of pineapple, pistachios, and mini marshmallows.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 box Instant Pistachio Pudding Mix You can substitute with vanilla pudding and pistachio extract.
  • 2 cups Canned Pineapple Make sure to drain well.
  • 1 cup Mini Marshmallows Feel free to experiment with flavored varieties.
  • 2 cups Whipped Cream Store-bought or homemade.
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts Can be swapped for crushed pistachios.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • serving bowl or cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Watergate Salad
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant pistachio pudding mix and 2 cups of cold water for about 2 minutes until thickened.
  2. Gently fold in 1 cup of well-drained canned pineapple chunks and 1 cup of mini marshmallows.
  3. Gradually incorporate 2 cups of whipped cream into the pudding mixture using a folding motion.
  4. Fold in 1 cup of chopped pecans, walnuts, or crushed pistachios if desired.
  5. Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl or cups and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Serve in bowls or parfait glasses, garnished with chopped pistachios or a mint sprig.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill for at least an hour to enhance flavor. Check labels to ensure gluten-free compatibility.

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