Authentic Watergate Salad

The Big Cheese's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 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

Directions:

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

Reviews

[Mama Jen]

"Just like my Grandma use to make" is what I hear everytime I make this salad.. It is great for big gatherings and light enough to serve on hot summer days.. Sometimes, if I have maraschino cherries, I cut them in half and place on top of the prepared salad.. I personally think chopped pecans go best in this salad.. Just my 2 cents... :) Try it- it's YUMMY!

[LonghornMama]

Good! I loved this stuff when I was a kid and the recipe is perfect. Used Trader Joes frozen whipped topping which purports to be a healthier version, if there can be such a thing. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

[Buster's friend]

We've used this recipe for the past 4 years ... & I have just realized I haven't reviewed! My total BAD to neglect this gem of my youth! You have it just right - my Mom had a friend who lived that The Watergate & sometimes we'd be invited for lunch - yep, got this every single time. Sooooo good! Thank you for posting - you are truly The Big Cheese!