Description
Watergate Salad is a delightful dessert that combines sweet, fluffy mini marshmallows and creamy whipped topping with the refreshing taste of crushed pineapple. Enhanced by the nutty flavor of pistachio pudding and topped with crunchy pecans and coconut flakes, this vibrant dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Perfect for potlucks, holiday celebrations, or just because, Watergate Salad will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant pistachio pudding mix
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to ensure smooth preparation.
- In a large bowl, combine mini marshmallows, drained pineapple, chopped pecans, coconut flakes, and pistachio pudding mix.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until well combined while preserving an airy texture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, garnished with extra pecans or coconut flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg