This is one of our favorite holiday salads or side dishes to prepare – the Watergate Salad! . It’s easy and only has a few ingredients, yet totally delicious.
Easy Watergate Salad Recipe for Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner
How to Make a Simple Watergate Salad for the Holidays
Ingredients Needed for Watergate Salad
- 1 (20 oz.) can of crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 package (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding
- 1 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1-1/2 cups COOL WHIPPED topping thawed
How to Make Easy Watergate Salad
- Mix together the first 4 ingredients. Do NOT drain the pineapple.
- Gently fold in the cool whipped topping. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
When you are looking for something to serve as a dessert or before dinner salad for your holiday dinner, this delicious and very easy Watergate salad is perfect for both.
The famous Watergate salad is a good choice for the Holiday because the flavors of the pistachio pudding mixed with cool whipped topping appeals to everyone.
And, if you have nut allergies, it’s perfectly delicious without the nuts as well!
Make this Easy Watergate Salad for your Next Holiday Dinner!
- 1 20 oz. can of crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 3.4 oz package JELL-O Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding
- 1 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1-1/2 cups COOL WHIPPED topping thawed
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In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the first 4 ingredients. Do NOT drain the pineapple. Gently fold in the cool whipped topping.
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Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
Want to put something on your holiday table that will be “gobbled” right up? Try this easy Watergate salad that appeals to everyone and is light and airy and will leave you more room for the holiday feast. This salad makes a very pretty appearance on your holiday table.
What is a Watergate Salad?
A Watergate salad is a holiday salad that was popular back in 1975. It consists of pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple little marshmallows and whipped cream. It’s a very simple yet tasty salad with just a few ingredients, so it was easy to prepare for just about anyone.
How to Store Watergate Salad
Store in an airtight Container for about 3-4 days.
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How to Make the Best Mashed Potatoes
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