Salads & sides

Watergate Salad

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kraft

The ultimate potluck hit...and the only dish on the table with the delicious mix of mouthwatering pineapple, fluffy marshmallows and creamy pudding. Beat that, coleslaw.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

1 hr 15 min

servings

total:

8 servings, about 1/2 cup each

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What You Need

can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained

pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding

cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows

1/2

cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans

1-1/2

cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Make It

COMBINE first 4 ingredients in large bowl.

STIR in COOL WHIP.

REFRIGERATE 1 hour.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Note

For a Healthy Living version of this delicious salad, check out Low-Fat Watergate Salad.

How to Thaw COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Place unopened tub in refrigerator. An 8-oz. tub will be completely thawed in 4 hours. Do not thaw in microwave.

Keeping it Safe

Keep cold foods cold (40ºF or less) and refrigerate perishables until ready to serve.

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Debbiedeadhead

posted:4/9/2012

yummy recipe, so easy to make and was a very refreshing side dish for Easter dinner

jtry1953

posted:3/25/2012

Childhood comfort food.....it's always a big hit!

a cook

posted:3/15/2012

I have made this salad for years. It is one of our favorites.

staceyreiman

posted:3/14/2012

my family has made this for years,we put mandarin oranges,and cherries in it.

albertapoland

posted:3/13/2012

I have made my own variation of this recipe for literally years-I could not remember the exact amount of each of the ingredients but it is so fool proof you don't have to be too precise to have a perfect side dish/dessert. My kids and I always called it "Martian Food". Love it.

JuneV

posted:3/13/2012

I have been making this for years.. Since I am the cook for all occasions.. My family requests this every time I have a big get together.. So easy to make ..I prefer the crushed pineapple in heavy syrup.. It seems to be sweeter to me...

a cook

posted:3/12/2012

My mother thinks that if I don't make it for our annual Christmas gathering than something is amiss, I must make it. I also add marachino cherries halved and dropped in last. and pecan or mwalnot pieces ddropped in last. I love the red/ green colors for Christmas. I could probably make it "almost" sugar-free for my diabetic dad, but he doesn't love it like we do.

loepkerd

posted:3/11/2012

An old fashioned salad/dessert and still really good! I just made it for a family get together! YUM! Use lite / sugar free - it works and tasty!!

a cook

posted:2/21/2012

I used to eat this a lot during the holidays. I havent eaten it in years because I could never remember the name to search for the recipe, so when I saw it on the site just in time for Christmas I was so happy, brought back old memories! :)Enjoyed it.

jag93

posted:1/10/2012

Easy to make and loved by all. I never take home anything but an empty dish when I take this to potlucks.