My first guest chef post is from my sister Meagan. She shared her favorite recipe with me, Watergate Salad. Watergate Salad is an easy recipe made from pistachio pudding, whipped topping, marshmallows, canned pineapple and nuts. There are many variations of this recipe which include fruit cocktail or mandarin oranges. A little history behind the recipe, Kraft Foods debuted its bright green instant pistachio pudding mix in the early 1970s. They promoted a recipe using the pudding mix called Pistachio Pineapple Delight. A Chicago food editor changed the name to Watergate salad in her column. It was rumored to be a salad served for brunch at the Watergate hotel. Watergate salad has also been called Green Goop or Green Fluff! It has been a staple at many parties and potluck dinners for years. Perfect to add to your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or your next party!
| Watergate Salad | Print |
- 1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice
- 1 pkg. pistachio instant pudding
- 1½ cups mini-marshmallows
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Mix crushed pineapple with pistachio instant pudding.
- Add in 1½ cups mini-marshmallows.
- Fold in 1 cup whipped topping.
- Add 1 cup chopped pecans.
- Chill for an hour.
- Garnish with whipped topping.
To Guest Chef Meagan,
We first tasted your Watergate Salad at a party that you helped to co-host. It was a big hit with our family and continues to be a requested bring-along dish to pass and a family favorite at our home celebrations. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
That is so sweet!
Joanne, your website is super! Keep up the fine work. I pass them on to my friends, and we have tried a few here at our home.
I called the celebrity this evening and congratulated her for sharing her Watergate recipe! She was thrilled and so were your Mom and Dad!
Do take care and thanks for your sharing of your Talent s. God bless!
You are so kind. Thank you!
Meagan and Joanne,
Thank you for reminding me of this yummy treat! We used to call Our Version of Ambrosia Salad, and made it with canned fruit cocktail instead of the pineapple. Now you have whet my appetite for it again ?☘️
Lauren
Thank you, it is delish and so easy!
Joanne
What a great post from your guest chef, Meagan!
I love Watergate Salad and everyone of it’s components. It also looks so colorful at an Easter celebration.
Chris Geary
Thank You!