Description
Watergate Fruit Salad with Pistachios Bliss is a delightful and creamy fruit salad that combines the sweetness of mini marshmallows, the tropical flavor of crushed pineapple, and the nutty crunch of pistachios, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 cup pistachio pudding mix
- 2 cups diced fresh fruit (such as strawberries, bananas, and mandarin oranges)
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mini marshmallows, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the pistachio pudding mix to the bowl and gently fold it in until the mixture is evenly combined.
- Carefully fold in the whipped topping until the salad is creamy and smooth.
- Gently mix in the diced fresh fruit and chopped pistachios, ensuring everything is well distributed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
- Serve chilled, garnished with additional pistachios if desired.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, add shredded coconut or swap in tropical fruits like mango and kiwi.
- If you prefer a lighter version, use a low-fat whipped topping and sugar-free pudding mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing and Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg