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
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.
Ann Kroeker says
Refreshing--and it brings back memories. I remember eating this at church pitch-ins. Thanks for participating!
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Felicia says
sounds delicious!
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Felicia says
sounds delicious!
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Robyn's Online World says
here is a bit of history on Watergate Salad that you might like: http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodsalads.html#watergatesalad
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Sharinskishe says
This does sound great. I think I want to look for 'green' muffins too. I love pistachios!
Thanks for sharing.
Shari
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angie says
I love this salad and i have so many memories since it was made on special holidays when I was a child
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angie says
I love this salad and i have so many memories since it was made on special holidays when I was a child
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Sharinskishe says
This does sound great. I think I want to look for 'green' muffins too. I love pistachios!
Thanks for sharing.
Shari
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Stefany says
That sounds good!
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Ann Kroeker says
Refreshing--and it brings back memories. I remember eating this at church pitch-ins. Thanks for participating!
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Liz@HoosierHomemade says
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
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The Jacobsen Family says
LOL! Someone made that for our church potluck yesterday, and I was saying how much I LOVE it!! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Yum!
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The Jacobsen Family says
LOL! Someone made that for our church potluck yesterday, and I was saying how much I LOVE it!! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Yum!
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Robyn's Online World says
here is a bit of history on Watergate Salad that you might like: http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodsalads.html#watergatesalad
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Stefany says
That sounds good!
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Liz@HoosierHomemade says
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
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Jodie R. says
We always make this for family get-togethers (minus the pecans or walnuts). It's a big hit!! Watergate salad rocks 🙂
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Jodie R. says
We always make this for family get-togethers (minus the pecans or walnuts). It's a big hit!! Watergate salad rocks 🙂
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Anonymous says
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*
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mub says
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*
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Susie's Homemade says
What a yummy tackle!
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Susie's Homemade says
What a yummy tackle!
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darnold23 says
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:)
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darnold23 says
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:)
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Christi at A Southern Life says
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
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Christi at A Southern Life says
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
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Lisa@Blessedwithgrace says
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". 🙂
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Chrissy says
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. 🙂
Angie says
I love this stuff! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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