Lighter Watergate Salad Food

WATERGATE SALAD

Watergate Salad image

The combination of fresh whipped cream with pineapple and marshmallows makes this pistachio-flavored classic an enduring showstopper. Our version adds a bit of cream cheese to the whipped cream, providing a welcome tang to the sweet notes. Although the origin of the name might be cloudy (some say it was a newspaper that renamed Kraft's pistachio pineapple delight with the name of the famous Washington, D.C. hotel), no one will dispute its appeal at the dessert table.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream, chilled
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
One 20-ounce can crushed pineapple in juice
One 3.4-ounce box instant pistachio pudding mix, such as Jell-O
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup mini marshmallows
8 maraschino cherries, drained

Steps:

Slowly whisk the heavy cream into the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until very smooth, then increase the speed to medium high and beat until medium-stiff peaks form.
Combine the pineapple (with juice), pistachio pudding mix and 3/4 cup of the walnuts in a separate bowl until the pudding mix is dissolved.
Fold in the marshmallows and 2 cups of the whipped cream-cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 4 hours.
To serve, spoon into small bowls and top with the remaining whipped cream-cream cheese mixture, remaining 1/4 cup walnuts and the maraschino cherries.

OLD-FASHIONED WATERGATE SALAD RECIPE

Old-Fashioned Watergate Salad Recipe image

Watergate Salad is a creamy and fluffy concoction that has been a staple on holiday tables for generations. Not only is the recipe uniquely delicious, but the mystery behind it is fascinating too!

Provided by Stacey

Categories Dessert Salad Side Dish

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

8 oz Cool Whip ((one small container))
1 package pistachio pudding mix (3.4oz box)
20 oz crushed pineapple (drained)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup Shredded coconut (optional)

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Make sure that pineapple is drained first.
Stir to fold ingredients together so that pudding dissolves completely and the nuts and marshmallows are evenly distributed.
I recommend covering and placing in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes to an hour -- I think it gives the flavors a little extra time to meld together. However, you can serve immediately if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 219 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 32 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AUTHENTIC WATERGATE SALAD

Authentic Watergate Salad image

I checked all the other recipes here, and each one is a little different in one way or another. THIS is the real deal. I got the recipe from the chef at the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC where the recipe originated. If you want the same one served there that was made famous there....this is it.

Provided by The Big Cheese

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice, undrained
1 cup miniature marshmallow
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 3/4 cups non-dairy whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

Stir pudding mix, pineapple with juice, marshmallows and nuts in a large bowl until well blended.
Gently stir in whipped topping.
Refrigerate one hour or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 4.2, Sodium 67.1, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 18, Protein 2.1

WATERGATE SALAD

Watergate Salad image

This chilly delight is an American classic.

Provided by Jennifer

Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (3.4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
1 cup miniature marshmallows
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix together pudding mix, pineapple with juice, marshmallows, and nuts. Fold in whipped topping. Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 179.6 mg, Sugar 17.9 g