Watergate Salad Recipe

This image features a large wooden bowl filled with fluffy, light green Watergate Salad. The salad is garnished with several bright red maraschino cherries and scattered mini marshmallows. A silver serving spoon is nestled in the salad, ready for scooping. The bowl sits on a white surface with a few stray marshmallows, alongside a textured cream-colored napkin.

4.91 from 11 votes

This Watergate Salad Recipe, also known as "Pistachio Delight," is a delicious dessert salad recipe made from a mixture of pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, whipped topping, chopped pecans, and mini marshmallows. Sweet, creamy, and so easy to make, it takes just 5 minutes to make!

Prep Time5

Chill Time30

Total Time35

Servings: servings

Calories: 352kcal

Chef: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

▢ 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple - undrained
▢ 1 (3.4-ounce) package pistachio pudding mix
▢ 2 cups mini marshmallows
▢ 1 cup chopped pecans
▢ 1 (8-ounce) container cool whip

Instructions

Combine the crushed pineapple with the pudding mix in a large mixing bowl. Immediately, you’ll see the beautiful, bright green color of the pistachio-flavored Jell-O pudding mix mixing with the pineapple juice. Once combined, stir in the marshmallows and crushed pecans until fully incorporated.
Fold in the Whipped Topping. Stir in the Cool Whip (or whipped cream, if preferred), then cover tightly with plastic wrap. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
Garnish and Serve. Garnish with maraschino cherries, if desired, and serve.

Notes

For variations and ingredient substitutions, please refer to the full post.

Storage and Freezing Tips

Storage: Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Much longer than this, and the salad may turn soggy and the marshmallows will lose their fluffy texture. Note: Repeated temperature changes may affect its texture and freshness.

Freezing: I have not tried freezing this salad or any other dessert salad like it, so I can’t speak from personal experience, however it is possible. Should you give it a try, transfer leftovers to an airtight container with a little extra space at the top for expansion. When ready to enjoy, thaw in the refrigerator.

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