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A delicious plate of Traditional Watergate Fruit Salad with Pistachios

Easy Traditional Watergate Fruit Salad with Pistachios


  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 810 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Creamy, fluffy pistachio pineapple dessert loaded with marshmallows and crunchy pistachios for the ultimate nostalgic no-bake treat.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
  • ½¾ cup chopped pistachios
  • Optional: maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine crushed pineapple with juice and pistachio pudding mix, stirring until dissolved.
  2. Fold in Cool Whip until smooth and fully combined.
  3. Add marshmallows and most of the pistachios, folding gently.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  5. Top with remaining pistachios and cherries before serving.

Notes

Do not drain the pineapple as the juice activates the pudding. Chill longer for best flavor and texture, and use full-fat Cool Whip for creaminess.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3/4 cup
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: watergate salad, pistachio fluff, pineapple dessert, no bake dessert, potluck dessert