Description
Watergate Salad, also known as Pistachio Fluff, is a delightful and colorful dessert that combines creamy whipped topping, crunchy pistachios, and sweet pineapple. Perfect for potlucks, brunches, or just a cozy night in, this nostalgic treat is easy to prepare and will leave everyone smiling. With its vibrant green hue and fluffy texture, it’s sure to be the star of any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3.4 oz) box Pistachio Pudding Mix
- 1 (8 oz) container Whipped Topping (thawed)
- 1 cup Crushed Pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup Mini Marshmallows
- ½ cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts
- Maraschino Cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the pistachio pudding with the crushed pineapple (including juice) until well combined.
- Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully incorporated.
- Add mini marshmallows and chopped nuts, folding carefully to maintain fluffiness.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to enhance flavors.
- Before serving, garnish with maraschino cherries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg