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Watergate Salad

Watergate Salad

  • Author: David
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This easy Watergate Salad recipe is a delightful blend of creamy sweetness, crunchy pistachios, and juicy pineapple, all brought together with a luscious plant-based whipped topping. Perfect for any occasion, it offers a refreshing, sweet, and textured dish that can be served as a dessert or side treat.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 package instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 1 can crushed pineapple (drained)
  • 1 cup whipped topping (plant-based)
  • 1 cup pistachios (chopped)
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows (plant-based)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pudding Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant pistachio pudding mix with apple cider vinegar (natural) and vanilla extract (natural). Stir until smooth and let it sit for a few minutes to thicken slightly.
  2. Fold in Pineapple and Whipped Topping (plant-based): Gently fold the drained crushed pineapple into the pudding mixture, followed by the whipped topping (plant-based). This creates a light and creamy base with bursts of juicy pineapple flavor.
  3. Add Mini Marshmallows (plant-based) and Pistachios: Stir in the mini marshmallows (plant-based) and chopped pistachios carefully to maintain a bit of crunch and chew throughout the salad.
  4. Chill Before Serving: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the Watergate Salad for at least one hour. This allows flavors to meld and the texture to firm up slightly with the natural gelling agent from the pudding mix.

Notes

  • Use well-drained pineapple to avoid a watery salad.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour for best texture and flavor.
  • Fold in whipped topping (plant-based) gently to keep it fluffy and airy.
  • Use fresh, unsalted pistachios for best crunch and flavor.
  • This salad can be made a few hours ahead for convenient party preparation.
  • Serve chilled only; do not freeze or reheat.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Watergate Salad, pistachio salad, plant-based dessert, pineapple salad, easy side dish, gluten free dessert

Find it online: https://yummyrecipeszone.com/watergate-salad/