Description
A nostalgic Watergate Fruit Salad with Pistachios that’s perfect for warm gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 box Instant Pistachio Pudding Mix
- 20 oz Crushed Pineapple (with juice)
- 2 cups Mini Marshmallows
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts
- 8–10 Maraschino Cherries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant pistachio pudding mix and the entire can of crushed pineapple (including juice). Stir until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy.
- Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until the salad is fully mixed and fluffy.
- Stir in the mini marshmallows and your choice of chopped pecans or walnuts.
- If using maraschino cherries, chop a few and gently mix them in, or reserve them whole for garnish.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Once chilled, scoop the salad into serving bowls and enjoy!
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Watergate Fruit Salad, Pistachios, Fruit Salad Recipe