Easy Pistachio Fluff Watergate Salad Recipe + Video
Watergate Salad is a favorite summer dessert—also called pistachio fluff, it’s an easy treat made with pistachio instant pudding mix.
Ingredients
- 20 ounce can crushed pineapple in juice do not drain
- 3.4 ounce box pistachio flavor instant pudding mix
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 8 ounces thawed Cool Whip whipped topping
- optional green food coloring
Instructions
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pineapple juice from the crushed pineapple can.
- In a large bowl combine the pineapple in its remaining juice with the pudding. Mix until well combined and all of the pudding has dissolved.
- Stir in marshmallows and pecans.
- Fold in the whipped topping.
- If it needs more liquid add the reserved juice a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency. Add a couple drops of green food coloring if desired to get a darker green color
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour, but it is best overnight (6-8 hours).
- Serve with a dollop of cool whip and a maraschino cherry.
Video
Notes
For a lighter dish, you can substitute sugar-free instant pudding and Cool Whip Free.
To thaw the Cool whip, place the container in the refrigerator for about 4 hours.
Fun add-ins: 1/2 cup shredded coconut, 1/2 chopped maraschino cherries, try your favorite nuts instead of pecans (walnuts, pistachio nuts, sliced almonds, etc). Try adding drained fruit cocktail or mandarin oranges. The possibilities are endless.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 218cal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 200mg | Sugar: 32g | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg