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!

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.

Watergate Salad

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

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Salad, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 8 Servings

Calories 258 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 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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