It’s easy to make with pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, pecans, whipped cream, and marshmallows. For the final touch, top it off with a cherry.
What is Watergate Salad?
Watergate salad recipe is a classic also known as Pistachio Delight, pistachio pineapple delight, or Shut the Gate Salad. It’s a dessert salad said to be named after the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC, where it was served during weekend brunches. The color and most of the flavor for this green fluff come from the pistachio pudding mix.
Watergate Salad Ingredients
Pistachio Pudding: Jell-O Pistachio instant pudding mix adds a sweet, nutty flavor and a pretty green color to Watergate salad. Whipped Topping: Whipped topping makes it sweet and fluffy. You can use real whipped cream; I would recommend adding a stabilizer (I use Whip It), which keeps your whipped cream from weeping. Pineapple: Crushed pineapple adds a citrusy tang, be sure to reserve the juices to mix the pudding. Add-Ins: For sweetness and crunch, I add chopped nuts while
Variations
Swap the pecans for crushed pistachios or walnuts. Stir in a fruit cocktail for extra color.
How to Make Watergate Salad
This salad is so easy to make for some old-fashioned fluffy fun!
Storing Leftovers
Keep Watergate salad covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Watergate salad can be frozen for up to 3 months, but it won’t be as fluffy once it’s thawed. Leave some space in the container for it to expand as it freezes. Once it’s thawed, stir it and fold in some fresh whipped topping and miniature marshmallows before serving. Did you enjoy this Watergate Salad? Leave a rating and a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
