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    See More:   Desserts Gluten-Free Holiday Meals Side Dishes

    Last Modified: Aug 8, 2022 by Tara Gerner 35 Comments

    Watergate Salad

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    I just finished a pistachio muffin, and it was amazingly delicious.

    Almost ten years ago, I found pistachio muffins at my local chain grocery store, and I was smitten.

    That particular store only bakes them in March (for St. Patrick's Day), and I pined for them 11 months out of the year. I'm not very good at waiting.

    Today, Grace and I were in a different grocery store with my mom and my sister, when my sister picked up a package of muffins. The muffins were green.

    "Hey!" I said, "Are those pistachio? I thought you could only get pistachio in March." "Nope," my sister replied. "I buy these all the time."

    And there they were.

    I bought a pack, and half of the muffins are already gone.

    I'm going to need to find a recipe because they are expensive and everyone here loves them.

    Anyway, eating the green muffin made me think of the green pudding I like to make.

    Like many of my recipes, I don't know where I got it.

    I think it's one of those recipes that is floating around everywhere.

    It tastes a lot like the muffins, and it's so much cheaper.

    I also don't know why it's called Watergate Salad. If you know, please tell me in the comments.

    Recipe

    watergate salad in a glass dish

    Watergate Salad

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 small box instant pistachio pudding
    • 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
    • ½ cup pecans or walnuts chopped
    • 8 ounces whipped topping
    • 10 ounces crushed pineapple undrained

    Instructions
     

    • Mix pudding and pineapple well, then add everything else. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
    • Top with additional whipped cream, chopped pecans, or mini marshmallows before serving.

    Notes

    If you use sugar free, fat free pudding and Cool Whip, this is a very low calorie dessert.
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    1. Ann Kroeker says

      July 20, 2009 at 9:26 am

      Refreshing--and it brings back memories. I remember eating this at church pitch-ins. Thanks for participating!
      .-= Ann Kroeker´s last blog ..Make-Do Mondays: If You Can't Move It, Use It =-.

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    2. Felicia says

      July 20, 2009 at 1:43 pm

      sounds delicious!
      .-= Felicia´s last blog ..A Big Kid Growth Chart that is Cheap and Simple! Make Something Monday. =-.

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    3. Felicia says

      July 20, 2009 at 8:43 am

      sounds delicious!
      .-= Felicia´s last blog ..A Big Kid Growth Chart that is Cheap and Simple! Make Something Monday. =-.

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    4. Robyn's Online World says

      July 20, 2009 at 12:42 pm

      here is a bit of history on Watergate Salad that you might like: http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodsalads.html#watergatesalad
      .-= Robyn's Online World´s last blog ..OXO Hand-held Slicer Review =-.

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    5. Sharinskishe says

      July 20, 2009 at 1:16 pm

      This does sound great. I think I want to look for 'green' muffins too. I love pistachios!

      Thanks for sharing.

      Shari
      .-= Sharinskishe´s last blog ..Keeping Pen and Notebook Together =-.

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    6. angie says

      July 20, 2009 at 5:21 pm

      I love this salad and i have so many memories since it was made on special holidays when I was a child
      .-= angie´s last blog ..Blue Monday July 20, 2009 =-.

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    7. angie says

      July 20, 2009 at 12:21 pm

      I love this salad and i have so many memories since it was made on special holidays when I was a child
      .-= angie´s last blog ..Blue Monday July 20, 2009 =-.

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    8. Sharinskishe says

      July 20, 2009 at 6:16 pm

      This does sound great. I think I want to look for 'green' muffins too. I love pistachios!

      Thanks for sharing.

      Shari
      .-= Sharinskishe´s last blog ..Keeping Pen and Notebook Together =-.

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    9. Stefany says

      July 20, 2009 at 2:25 pm

      That sounds good!
      .-= Stefany´s last blog ..Not My Child Monday =-.

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    10. Ann Kroeker says

      July 20, 2009 at 2:26 pm

      Refreshing--and it brings back memories. I remember eating this at church pitch-ins. Thanks for participating!
      .-= Ann Kroeker´s last blog ..Make-Do Mondays: If You Can't Move It, Use It =-.

      Reply
    11. Liz@HoosierHomemade says

      July 20, 2009 at 3:04 pm

      Oh Yeah! I love this stuff and never had the recipe. I call it Pistachio Fluff, never knew it's called Watergate. Maybe Nixon liked it! 🙂
      Thanks for sharing!
      ~Liz
      .-= Liz@HoosierHomemade´s last blog ..Chocolate Zucchini Cake =-.

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    12. The Jacobsen Family says

      July 20, 2009 at 4:18 pm

      LOL! Someone made that for our church potluck yesterday, and I was saying how much I LOVE it!! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Yum!
      .-= The Jacobsen Family´s last blog ..Make Something Monday- More from VCS =-.

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    13. The Jacobsen Family says

      July 20, 2009 at 9:18 pm

      LOL! Someone made that for our church potluck yesterday, and I was saying how much I LOVE it!! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Yum!
      .-= The Jacobsen Family´s last blog ..Make Something Monday- More from VCS =-.

      Reply
    14. Robyn's Online World says

      July 20, 2009 at 5:42 pm

      here is a bit of history on Watergate Salad that you might like: http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodsalads.html#watergatesalad
      .-= Robyn's Online World´s last blog ..OXO Hand-held Slicer Review =-.

      Reply
    15. Stefany says

      July 20, 2009 at 7:25 pm

      That sounds good!
      .-= Stefany´s last blog ..Not My Child Monday =-.

      Reply
    16. Liz@HoosierHomemade says

      July 20, 2009 at 8:04 pm

      Oh Yeah! I love this stuff and never had the recipe. I call it Pistachio Fluff, never knew it's called Watergate. Maybe Nixon liked it! 🙂
      Thanks for sharing!
      ~Liz
      .-= Liz@HoosierHomemade´s last blog ..Chocolate Zucchini Cake =-.

      Reply
    17. Jodie R. says

      July 21, 2009 at 2:02 am

      We always make this for family get-togethers (minus the pecans or walnuts). It's a big hit!! Watergate salad rocks 🙂
      .-= Jodie R.´s last blog ..Hebron, Kentucky or Bust and a stupid criminal =-.

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    18. Jodie R. says

      July 20, 2009 at 9:02 pm

      We always make this for family get-togethers (minus the pecans or walnuts). It's a big hit!! Watergate salad rocks 🙂
      .-= Jodie R.´s last blog ..Hebron, Kentucky or Bust and a stupid criminal =-.

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    19. Anonymous says

      July 21, 2009 at 10:57 am

      You have me drooling thinking about pistachio muffins! I'll have to make Watergate salad to get my pistachio fix because I don't think I'll find pistachio muffins here *L*
      .-= mub´s last blog ..Lemon Sponge Pie =-.

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    20. mub says

      July 21, 2009 at 5:57 am

      You have me drooling thinking about pistachio muffins! I'll have to make Watergate salad to get my pistachio fix because I don't think I'll find pistachio muffins here *L*
      .-= mub´s last blog ..Lemon Sponge Pie =-.

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    21. Susie's Homemade says

      July 21, 2009 at 3:09 pm

      What a yummy tackle!
      .-= Susie's Homemade´s last blog ..Tackling Vegan Cupcakes =-.

      Reply
    22. Susie's Homemade says

      July 21, 2009 at 10:09 am

      What a yummy tackle!
      .-= Susie's Homemade´s last blog ..Tackling Vegan Cupcakes =-.

      Reply
    23. darnold23 says

      July 21, 2009 at 4:07 pm

      This sounds so good. Thanks for sharingBeginning August 5, I will be hosting Crock Pot Wednesdays on diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com. I hope you will join in with your favorites. There will be prizes:)
      .-= darnold23´s last blog ..CUISINE AT HOME WEEK – Cilantro Pesto Halibut with Chile-Garlic Dipping Sauce and Sweet and Sour Slaw =-.

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    24. darnold23 says

      July 21, 2009 at 11:07 am

      This sounds so good. Thanks for sharingBeginning August 5, I will be hosting Crock Pot Wednesdays on diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com. I hope you will join in with your favorites. There will be prizes:)
      .-= darnold23´s last blog ..CUISINE AT HOME WEEK – Cilantro Pesto Halibut with Chile-Garlic Dipping Sauce and Sweet and Sour Slaw =-.

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    25. Christi at A Southern Life says

      July 21, 2009 at 4:59 pm

      I love this salad. I haven't actually ever made it but it seems to be a favorite at pot lucks. Good reason . . . it's yummy!

      Christi
      .-= Christi at A Southern Life´s last blog ..Southern Memories =-.

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    26. Christi at A Southern Life says

      July 21, 2009 at 11:59 am

      I love this salad. I haven't actually ever made it but it seems to be a favorite at pot lucks. Good reason . . . it's yummy!

      Christi
      .-= Christi at A Southern Life´s last blog ..Southern Memories =-.

      Reply
    27. Lisa@Blessedwithgrace says

      July 21, 2009 at 1:30 pm

      I do love these types of salads. I like them because, when the meal is done... you can have more of the salad as "dessert". 🙂
      .-= Lisa@Blessedwithgrace´s last blog ..Tempt My Tummy Tuesday....some TMTT Favorites =-.

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    28. Chrissy says

      July 21, 2009 at 1:49 pm

      What luck to find the muffins somewhere else - that must have made your day! (I feel like I've seen green muffins in some stores around here too.) My family has lots of favorites we search for for years, so I know that feeling. 🙂

      Reply
    29. Angie says

      July 21, 2009 at 6:04 pm

      I love this stuff! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
      .-= Angie´s last blog ..Special Sale at EyeBuyDirect.com 7/20/09 to 7/26/09 =-.

      Reply
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