Quick and Easy Watergate Salad
Made with only five ingredients, this Quick and Easy Watergate Salad is the perfect dessert to make during your holiday get together!
This recipe is another one that has remained in my family for years.
At every holiday get together, this salad is always, always, always on the menu. I can’t think of a time when it hasn’t been made. It originally came from my mother, who then passed it on to my sister, who then gave it to me.
You don’t have to wait for the holidays to come around to make this though.
It’s a great ‘dessert salad’ to make during the summer due to the pineapple and oranges that are inside.
Just toss everything in a bowl and mix, mix, mix until everything is well blended.
The marshmallows and chopped pecans are optional ingredients. Leave em’ in or leave em’ out. Whatever floats your boat.
Here’s to the end…errrr…middle of summer…middle-end of summer??
Ah heck….celebrate by making this NOW 😉
Serves: 8 people
Calories Per Serving: 177
Ingredients
- 1 small box of Jell-O's INSTANT Pistachio Pudding
- 8 oz. container Cool Whip
- 1 little can of crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 small can of mandarin oranges, drained
- 2 cups of mini-marshmallows (optional)
- Chopped pecans for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- With a big spoon, mix all of the above ingredients in a big bowl until well blended.
- Garnish with chopped pecans and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Libby's Notes
Recipe Source: My sister and mama
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal
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Oh my! What a lovely summertime dish! I"ve never had it with oranges before…that sounds great. I've been known to add yogurt to mine too. Thanks for sharing. Your photos always make my mouth water!
Awww thank you Marsha! I'm going to have to try yogurt with ours next time 😉
I have even added some cottage cheese to this.
This is another recipe our family enjoys!