Monday, April 5, 2021

Watergate Salad


Happy Easter Monday!  It's warm enough for tea and treats in the garden today. My lady vase is sporting some pansies from my window box, along with some Dusty Miller.  Being not ready to put my Easter decor away yet, my rattan bunny has joined the table. 


Isn't this tea set with the pansies on it, and the sweet message, perfect for Springtime?  it was sent to me from a dear friend awhile back, and it has another teacup with it.



Yield: 8-10
Author: Kitty, but recipe came from a friend
Watergate Salad

Watergate Salad

This recipe is more like a dessert, and is quite retro. A bit of information was found on seriouseats.com on how the recipe was named. It seems that Kraft Foods introduced pistachio pudding in the 1970's and promoted a recipe called Pistachio Pineapple Delight. However, a food editor at a Chicago newspaper reprinted therecipe, but named it "Watergate Salad", and the name stuck!

Ingredients

  • 1-3 oz. pkg. pistachio instant pudding mix
  • 1-20 oz. can crushed pineapple, not drained
  • 1-8 oz. container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Mix the pudding mix into the pineapple.  Fold in whipped topping, and add the marshmallows and nuts.  Chill.
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Thank you for your visit!  xo


I am sharing with:

Love Your Creativity Link Party
Meal Plan Monday
Full Plate Thursday at Miz Helen's Country Cottage
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21 comments:

  1. I haven't tried one of these pudding salads yet Kitty, but it sure sounds good:@) I hope you had a nice Easter!

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  2. Happy Monday Kitty, I love your pretty pansy teacup and teapot! It’s perfect weather for enjoying a treat outdoors this week. Can you believe I’ve never had Watergate Salad? The color is so pretty. Hopy you had a wonderful Easter ♥

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  3. I remember Watergate Cake...similar ingredients! I think your Easter decor can be easily called Spring decor now :) Lovely!

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  4. I love Watergate Salad and you are so right, it more a dessert than a salad! Thank you for sharing your recipe. Your spring table looks so pretty. The vase you have is adorable.

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  5. That recipe sounds so good and I like the pretty table you set outside. I hope you enjoy the week.

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  6. Purple is my favourite colour so I'm loving this week's sweet tea time!

    This is the first time I've heard of Watergate Salad. I'm intrigued by the pistachio and pineapple combo!

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  7. I used to eat this stuff like crazy! Loved every bite!!!!!! My husband loves it, too, but we’ve not had it in ages!! Thanks for kickstarting a fun memory!

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  8. That salad is always a winner and perfect for Easter. It's funny when we remember how long ago Watergate happened. We went over to see President Nixon who landed from a helicopter to an aircraft carrier just before. We lived in Virginia then and had company so that was our "event" for the day - ha!

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  9. I have never heard of Watergate Salad either. I wonder where it got its name? I think it is a perfect spring and summer treat - seems delicious - and I love pistachio! I may just have to make that so I know how it tastes! Thank you for the inspiration!!

    Your teacup goes perfectly with your teapot. You are truly loved. ♥

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  10. How nice that it’s warm enough to set a pretty table outdoors. My mom made the Watergate salad, and everyone loved it. Have a good week.

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  11. I love Watergate salad, but I bet there are a whole of homemakers who don't even know what it is! The name was simply to attract attention to the recipe, and it worked! Love your bunny and pansies. Yes, it's all perfect for springtime. Savor it!

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  12. I really like "fluff" salads. Wish my family did.

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  13. I think I remember my aunt making something very similar! I'm pinning it. Thanks for posting the recipe!

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  14. Pretty pansies on your china! I love Watergate salad and haven't eaten it in years, sadly, my family wants no part of it though. Wish I lived next door to you! 😉

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  15. My mother used to make that 'salad', but I agree, it's more suitable as a dessert. I loved it! Such pretty china for a spring tea time! Have a good week, Kitty.

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  16. Kitty, I LOVE that tea pot! Oh my! Be still my heart. My granny used to make that salad for holidays and so did my late motherinlove. I hope that you have a wonderful week dear friend. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  17. Oh my, what a "salad!" It reminds me of another retro salad, Strawberry Pretzel Salad, which definitely should be called a dessert too! You tea set is so pretty and looks adorable with your lady vase of pansies. Cute spring vignette Kitty!

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  18. What a pretty table. I love the pansy pattern tea set. It is so pretty.
    I remember that salad well. My mother made all those that were like a dessert.
    Hope you have a fabulous week. Our weather is warming up after the rain.

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  19. Hi Kitty, I am not sure if I have ever had watergate salad. I love your tea set, so lovely and full of spring. Thanks for sharing the salad. Hugs

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  20. Oh, how yummy this looks! And, your beautiful serving dishes are just amazing. So happy to visit with you tonight, my friend.

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  21. Your table looks lovely and I do like the tea set with the pansies on it.
    Many thanks for sharing the recipe, it's a little different!

    All the best Jan

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