Watergate Salad

watergate salad

I know there is an interesting (and probably funny) story behind this Watergate Salad recipe, but I don’t know what it is.

All I know is that it’s delicious!

I also don’t know why it is called a salad.

The name says “salad” but it is a wonderful and easy dessert, sweet with pineapple, coconut and raisins.

Easy, easy, easy and delicious!

This delicious recipe is great as part of a buffet, as a take along to any pot luck, or an easy mid-week dessert for the family.

It’s always appreciated and it always disappears quickly.

Obviously, with the name Watergate salad, this recipe has been around for several decades. It stands the test of time though and is definitely worth making.

This is a wonderful recipe for kids. Just like adults, they’ll love the mix of pudding, marshmallows and crunchy nuts.

Give this recipe a try. The name may be outdated but the taste certainly isn’t.

I hope you enjoy this recipe. Use the comment area below to let me know how it works for you.

watergate salad

Watergate Salad

The name says "salad" but it is a wonderful and easy dessert, sweet with pineapple, coconut and raisins.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Salad, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 258 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 19 ounces canned pineapple, crushed or tidbits work as well
  • 1 package pistachio pudding mix
  • 1 cup marshmallows, mini
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped coarsely
  • 1/2 cup coconut
  • 1/2 cup raisins, golden
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip

Instructions
 

  • Mix the crushed pineapple (including the juice from the can) and the dry pudding mix. Add the other ingredients. Mix well.
  • Put into serving bowl and chill for a few hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 211mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 3gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 85IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg
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