Watergate Salad
This easy Watergate salad recipe is a sweet treat with whipped topping, pistachios, marshmallows, pineapple, and maraschino cherries! It's a fun, classic potluck dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juices
- 2 (3.4 ounce) boxes pistachio instant pudding mix
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios, pecans, or walnuts + more for garnish
- 1/2 cup halved maraschino cherries + whole ones for garnish
- 8 ounces whipped topping (I use Cool Whip) thawed until it's easily spreadable
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the crushed pineapple and instant pudding mixes until thoroughly combined.
- Stir in the marshmallows, nuts, and maraschino cherries.
- Fold in the whipped topping then chill for at least an hour.
- Top with maraschino cherries and more nuts, then enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to play with the ingredient quantities!
