Description
A delightful, nostalgic dessert salad featuring a unique combination of flavors with pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, and nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package pistachio pudding mix
- 1 can crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together one package of pistachio pudding mix with one can of crushed pineapple (drained).
- Add the marshmallows: Gently fold in one cup of mini marshmallows.
- Mix in the cream: Fold in two cups of whipped cream until blended evenly.
- Include the nuts: Stir in half a cup of chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Serve: Garnish with additional nuts or a sprinkle of coconut if desired.
Notes
Letting the salad chill enhances the flavors. Be gentle when mixing ingredients to keep the whipped cream fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Watergate Salad, dessert salad, pistachio pudding, family recipe, nostalgic dessert