If you love a sweet salad filled with pineapple, marshmallows, pecans, Cool Whip, and pistachio pudding, then this Easy Watergate Salad is just perfect! A deliciously cool and creamy addition to any dinner plate, this salad is impressive yet very quick and easy with only 5 ingredients.
Easy Watergate Salad
This incredibly easy Watergate Salad is perfect for your holiday dinner table, but you might also want to make it any weeknight just because it’s delicious. Simply toss the ingredients into a bowl, stir, and chill for a short time–so simple!
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The Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make the watergate salad (the exact measurements and full recipe instructions are below in the printable recipe card):
- Instant pistachio Jell-O pudding mix
- Canned crushed pineapple
- Miniature marshmallows
- Chopped pecans
- Cool Whip
How to Make Easy Watergate Salad
Start by mixing together the dry pudding mix, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and chopped pecans.
Next, fold in the thawed Cool Whip until well combined.
Chill the watergate salad until you’re ready to serve.
You may want to serve the salad in one large bowl, or you can scoop it into individual ramekins, cups, small bowls, or mugs. Individual servings are a really lovely presentation!
Substitutions and Toppings
Nuts – Instead of pecans, you could use chopped walnuts or pistachios.
Whipped cream – If you prefer real whipped cream to Cool Whip, you can definitely use your homemade whipped cream instead.
Toppings – For an extra pretty touch, top the watergate salad with a big dollop of Cool Whip and a maraschino cherry (or a few!).
How to Store Leftovers
Keep the leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
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Easy Watergate Salad
Ingredients
- 3.4 ounce package instant pistachio pudding mix
- 20 ounce can crushed pineapple not drained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 8 ounce container Cool Whip thawed
Instructions
- Start by mixing together the dry pudding mix, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and chopped pecans.
- Next, fold in the thawed Cool Whip until well combined.
- Chill the watergate salad until you're ready to serve.
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86 comments on “Easy Watergate Salad (5-ingredients)”
Thank you for sharing
This was a hit at an office party and at home! So easy and delicious.
Glad to hear that Tracy. Thank you!
This is the third or fourth time I’ve made this salad and every time is a hit. Thank you.
Thank you Rose!
I absolutely LOVED this recipe!!!!!
Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Thank you Glenda!
My family devoured this dish! Can’t wait to make it again…going to store now!
Thanks Ginger!
love this stuff couldnt remember the recipe thanks jill you are a lifesaver
Glad you found it Brenda. Thanks!
I made this for New Years dinner , it’s my husband’s favorite dessert.
Thank you Janice!
I’ve used this recipe for years. But I seem to have to look at it every year, just to make I’m doing it right. I make it for Christms and Easter and when my husband asks. He loves it! Thank you!
Thanks Cathi!
Excellent, haven’t made this salad in a while.
I also add 1/2 cup grated sweetened coconut. Soooo good
Thank you Pat!
Did someone say you could put lime jello in this to jazz it up?
Great salad for parties and holidays. Very easy and quick to make.
I do not remember if I liked it when I was a child,(it was green.. lol) but I remember seeing it and this is delicious. I have it in my sweets folder so we don’t have it often but we do enjoy it! Thank you
Thanks Ann!
Perfect recipe.
Thanks Jen!
My whole family loves this recipe . I will be fixing it for the holidays .
Made this for a Christmas brunch at church. Easy to make and tastes great
Thanks Pat!
Love how easy & delicious this is. So pretty & quick to make.
Thanks Laura!
This was delicious!! I followed an old recipe off the Jello box of pistachio pudding and it only called for 1 cup of Cool Whip. It needed more and adding the whole container of 8 0z whipped topping was perfect! One cup v.s. a 8 oz whole container make a complete difference in how it tastes..:)
Glad it was delicious! Thanks Sue.
I’ve had it both ways an I like a compromise of 2 cups of whipped topping best
Fast and easy!! Super delicious.
Thanks Ramona!
Simple instructions and easy recipe. Anyone can do it! I love that you include the pictures as well.
Thanks Megan!
Love the recipe! Easy and yummy
Thanks Joan!