Family Tradition Watergate Salad

Description

In my family, we have this every time there’s any type of get-together. The large bowl is always finished off and finally I asked my great Aunt how she does it. Here’s her secret!

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) containers whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, most of juice drained
  • ½ (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows, or more as needed
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained (Optional)
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix

Instructions

  1. Gently combine whipped topping
  2. pineapple with a little juice
  3. marshmallows
  4. cherries
  5. and pudding mix in a large bowl until mixture is fluffy and thoroughly combined. Add more marshmallows if salad isn’t fluffy enough. Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 16

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