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Ambrosia Watergate Salad
Ambrosia Watergate Salad Recipe is heavenly creamy, light and fluffy, and absolutely delicious with the added crunch from pecans or walnuts. This side dish is perfect for potlucks and Thanksgiving holiday dinner.
Ingredients
- 6.8 ounces Pistachio Jell-O instant pudding mix, 2 boxes
- 40 ounces Crushed pineapple in juice, 2 cans, do NOT drain
- 8 ounces Cool Whip or homemade whipped topping, 1 tub
- 3-4 cups Mini marshmallows, use a 10 ounce bag of mini marshmallows for extra fluff if desired
- ¾ cup Chopped pecans
- Maraschino cherries , for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the pistachio pudding mix with the juice from the crushed pineapple. Whisk it until there is no more clumps of powder remain.
- Next using a rubber spatula gently fold in the Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream until combined. Do not overmix, as doing so will make the consistency denser than it should be.
- Then, to the pudding and whipped cream mixture, add the crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and chopped pecans; fold carefully until combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours, or overnight, for a more flavorful salad. This will allow the marshmallows to soften and really soak up the flavor.
Christina's Notes
- Fold Gently: When combining the ingredients, fold them gently to avoid deflating the whipped topping.
- Chill Before Serving: Chilling the salad for at least an hour allows the flavors to meld.
- Homemade Whipped Cream: With cream cheese, vanilla, powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream, homemade whipped cream can be made right in my kitchen.
- Quality Ingredients: Fresh fruit and good-quality whipped topping will make a noticeable difference.
- Add Marshmallows Last: Add the marshmallows right before serving, so they don't dissolve.
- Serve With: Enjoy this classic watergate salad recipe with Strawberry Pretzel Salad or Mandarin Orange Fluff Salad.