Name: Watergate Salad
Prep time: 4 h 5 min
Total time: 4 h 5 min
Ingredients: 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice, undrained; 1 (3.4-ounce) package pistachio instant pudding mix; 1 cup miniature marshmallows; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed, plus more for garnish, if desired; Chopped nuts, for garnish (optional)

Watergate Salad

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This vintage recipe debuted in the early 1970s when Kraft Foods introduced its instant pistachio pudding mix. Originally called Pistachio Pineapple Delight, a Chicago newspaper dubbed it “Watergate Salad”—and the name stuck!

Author: Addie Gundry
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Yield: Serves 6-8 1x
Category: Desserts

Ingredients

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1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice, undrained
1 (3.4-ounce) package pistachio instant pudding mix
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed, plus more for garnish, if desired
Chopped nuts, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the crushed pineapple, pudding mix, marshmallows, and pecans.
Fold in the whipped topping. Pour into an 8 × 8-inch baking dish.
Cover and chill for 4 hours or longer.
Top with additional whipped topping and chopped nuts, if desired. Slice or scoop portions onto plates. Serve.

Find it online: https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/recipe/watergate-salad/