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Old Fashioned retro JELLO Pudding recipe Watergate Salad a vintage recipe from grandma

Old Fashioned Watergate Salad Recipe

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Old Fashioned Vintage Watergate Salad dessert recipe like grandma used to make with Jell-O pistachio pudding mix and crushed pineapple. Serve this fluffy green recipe as a side dish or as dessert.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Refrigerate 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 8 minutes
Course Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 258 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 3.5 oz box instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 20 oz can crushed pineapple with juice (undrained)
  • 2 cups Cool Whip topping (thawed)
  • 1 ½ cup mini marshmallows
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (I used pecans but you can use walnuts if you prefer)
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Instructions 

  • In a large mixing bowl mix the pistachio pudding mix with the crushed pineapple and juice. Mix well until all of the powdered pudding mix is dissolved.
  • Fold in the Cool Whip until combined well.
  • Next, add the mini marshmallows and chopped nuts to the bowl. Gently fold the marshmallows and nuts into the mixture.
  • Place the Watergate Salad into a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours but overnight is best.
  • Serve topped with maraschino cherries, mini marshmallows, and chopped nuts as a garnish if desired.
  • Makes 8 ½ cup servings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 201mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
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