Pistachio Fluff

This scrumptious Pistachio Fluff a.k.a. Watergate Salad, is a vintage fruity dessert that you're sure to find yourself making over and over again. The simple preparation and pistachio flavor combined makes it impossible to resist.

Pistachio Fluff and Watergate Salad

This yummy green pistachio fluff was all the rage in the 70's. It was the star of potluck gatherings nationwide. Partly because of it's whimsical name, but primarily because it's so darn delicious. I've heard it called by other names as well, things like "green stuff" and "seafoam salad" and even more funny nicknames given to it by families.  It's one of those conversation starters that families like to ridicule, but secretly love to eat. In my opinion, no matter what it's called it all spells delicious in my book.

Pistachio Fluff Considered a Salad and a Dessert

The origin of the whimsical name "Watergate Salad" was continually a source of friendly debate. People were constantly asking; is it a salad or a vintage dessert? Regardless of the origin of the name, this fluffy green delight is more of a dessert than a salad. I might also add, that it’s good to the very last mint green spoonful. It's perfection for picnics, potlucks or when you need something sweet in a hurry. The only hard part is waiting for it to chill before indulging.

Other popular fluff recipes you may like to try:

• Cherry Pie Fluff which isn't only delicious, but pretty to look at, too.
• Chocolate Drizzled Caramel Apple Fluff a no bake candy bar and apple extravaganza with salted peanuts, caramel and chocolate sprinkled throughout.
• Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Fluff my homage to island life in edible form.
• This Blueberry Fluff recipe from Real Housemoms

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• Aluminum Baking Sheet
• Compote Bowl
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Pistachio Fluff

Prep Time5 mins

Chill time4 hrs

Total Time4 hrs 5 mins

Course: Dessert, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pistachio-fluff-recipe, pistachios, watergate-salad-recipe

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 224kcal

Ingredients

• ¾ cup chopped pecans, walnuts or pistachios toasted and divided
• 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, with juice
• 1 3.4 oz box instant pistachio pudding mix
• 1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 8 oz container whipped topping, thawed plus additional for garnishing, if desired

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 6-8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• In a medium size mixing bowl, using a large spatula, mix together pineapple and pistachio pudding mix. Stir until the pudding mix is completely dissolved.
• Stir in marshmallows, ½ cup chopped nuts and container of whipped topping. Gently fold by hand until fully combined.
• Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
• Serve with a dollop of whipped cream garnished with reserved ¼ cup nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

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