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Easy Classic Pistachio Watergate Salad

This creamy, retro pistachio Watergate salad with pineapple and marshmallows is a quick and easy potluck favorite.
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Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 package pistachio pudding mix
  • 1 can crushed pineapple 19 ounce, undrained
  • 1 container Cool Whip 16 ounce
  • 1½ cups mini marshmallows
  • chopped walnuts for topping

Equipment

  • rubber spatula

Method
 

  1. Prepare the pistachio pudding mix according to package directions.
  2. Gently mix the prepared pudding with Cool Whip until fluffy.
  3. Stir in the crushed pineapple with its juice and the mini marshmallows.
  4. Fold everything together with a rubber spatula.
  5. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts before serving.
  6. For best flavor, chill in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before serving.

Notes

Chill the salad for at least 2 hours to enhance the creamy texture and flavor fusion.