Watergate salad

Watergate salad

Ingredients/Components

• can crushed pineapple - 1 oz
• miniature marshmallows - 1 c
• finely chopped pecans or walnuts - 1/2 c
• container nondairy whipped topping - 1 (9
• box instant pistachio pudding mix - 1 1/2
• additional whole walnuts or pecans for garnish optional - 1 item

How to make watergate salad:

Drain pineapple and reserve syrup. Place pudding mix in a large bowl. Add about 5 tablespoons of pineapple juice to make a soft paste (and pudding mix turns a bright green). Mix well. Add drained pineapple; mix. Add whipped topping, marshmallows and chopped nuts; mix well until mixture is fluffy and increases in volume. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Serve as a salad or dessert. Makes 8 or more servings.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Pineapple, Tropical fruits.