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Fluffy Watergate Salad

 

            Watergate salad is a delicious summer favorite. A great dish for a pot luck or barbecue. You are sure

to be a hit if you show up with a big bowl of Watergate salad.

 

Growing up I had an aunt that always brought Watergate salad to every party, whether it was a barbecue

or a baby shower. I always loved it and thought it was so fancy.  I thought she must have spent all day making

it.  Little did I know how simple and quick  Watergate salad was to make. There are many different versions

of  Watergate salad. I made it very simple with just pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, vanilla yogurt cool whip ( you can use whip topping or whipped cream of your choice)  mini marshmallows and some maraschino cherries.

 

Many people add pecans or walnuts to their Watergate salad. I chose not to with this recipe but feel free to

add your favorite nut or some coconut -yum.   I usually try to make a double batch of this yummy irresistible

bowl of fluffy heaven if I am going to a picnic or pot luck.

I find that people who have never tried it are always Leary of trying it.

The silly name often scares them off, however, once you convince them to try it – they usually fall in love. It is so bright and colorful it will brighten up any table.  I usually have some as a salad or a side dish and go  back and get seconds – add some more cool whip on top and add a Marciano cherry or two on top that and call it dessert.

 

 

So if you are looking for a dish to take to a picnic or a dish to pass event. It doesn’t get easier or more delicious

than Watergate salad. It is so quick to whip up and always a huge hit. All you need is pistachio pudding,                      crushed pineapple, vanilla pudding, mini marshmallows, and cool whip.