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Pistachio Salad (aka Watergate Salad)
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Pistachio Salad

Looking for the recipe for that fluffy green jello salad with pistachio pudding and mini marshmallows in it that your Grandma used to make?  Look no further!  You're only 5 ingredients and 10 minutes from enjoying that sweet side again!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pistachio fluff, pistachio pudding salad, pistachio salad recipe, watergate salad
Servings: 8 serving
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Mindee
Cost: 15

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Cool Whip 8 oz container
  • ½ Cup Sour Cream
  • 3.4 oz Pistachio Instant Pudding Mix 3.4 oz pkg.
  • 16 oz Crushed Pineapple (undrained) 2 x 8 oz cans
  • 1 ½ Cups Mini Marshmallows

Instructions

  • Beat ⅔s of the cool whip, sour cream, and pistachio pudding mix together.
  • Mix in the pineapple, juice and all, marshmallows, and remaining Cool Whip.
  • Serve or chill to allow to set up more.

Notes

  • You can sub 2 cups of freshly whipped cream for the cool whip.
  • Pineapple tidbits and chunks work as well.  If using chunks, chop them up into smaller pieces.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 0.2mg