Watergate Salad (Pistachio Fluff)
Watergate Salad is a retro classic! With canned fruit, pistachio pudding mix, whipped cream, and crushed pistachios, it’s the perfect sweet side or dessert everyone loves.
Servings: 8 servings, as a side
Cost: $10.93
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 (8-ounce) cans crushed pineapple undrained; pineapple in juice, not syrup
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package pistachio-flavored instant pudding 4-serving size
- 1 (15-ounce) can mandarin oranges well drained
- 3/4 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1/3 cup pistachios coarsely chopped, optional, divided
- 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping completely thawed
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes optional
- 1 (15-ounce) can fruit cocktail optional
Instructions
- Add undrained pineapple and pudding mix to a large bowl. Stir until smooth. Add in well-drained mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, and coarsely chopped pistachios. (if desired, add fruit cocktail here.) Gently fold together until combined.
- Using a spatula, gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until all ingredients are well covered. Cover and refrigerate 45 minutes to an hour. Serve chilled with a sprinkle of coconut flakes or additional crushed pistachios if desired.
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Notes
Storage: Transfer salad to an airtight container or cover the original bowl tightly with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge for up to 2–3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 409IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg