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Traditional Watergate Fruit Salad with Pistachios

A nostalgic, creamy fruit salad with a delightful crunch of pistachios, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Canned Fruit Cocktail drained
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows
  • 1 can Crushed Pineapple in juice
  • 1 container Cool Whip thawed
  • 1 cup Pistachios chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 box Instant Pudding Mix (Pistachio)
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Mint
  • ¼ cup Extra Pistachios

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant pistachio pudding mix and the undrained crushed pineapple. Stir vigorously with a whisk for about 2-3 minutes until creamy.
  2. Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip using a rubber spatula until smooth.
  3. Stir in the mini marshmallows and half of the chopped pistachios using gentle folding motions.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Before serving, sprinkle the remaining chopped pistachios on top and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Always include the pineapple juice when mixing; it activates the pudding. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for best flavor.

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