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.
What is 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, and no matter what it’s called it all spells delicious in my book.
The Great Debate Remains is Pistachio Fluff is a Salad or a Dessert?
The origin of the whimsical name 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
- Chocolate Drizzled Caramel Apple Fluff
- Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Fluff
- Or, thisBlueberry Fluff recipe from Real Housemoms
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Helpful Kitchen Items:
Pistachio Fluff
Ingredients
- 3/4 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 1/2 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 1/4 cup nuts.
Vonnie Evans says
I have made this for years with pecan pieces. First I used it as a salad; then I started using it over pieces of angel food cake. It is very pretty.
Melissa says
It’s an oldie but, goodie!
patricia HEMMIE says
I LIKED THESE QUICK AND EASY THINGS. WILK TRY THIS ONE FOR SURE. LOVE THE WATERGATE SALAD,AND LOVE PISTASHIO. THANKS
Melissa says
Quick, easy and delicious is always a win!