Watergate Salad

I've been making this recipe for years now and just love it. I honestly think I could finish the whole bowl. My only tips would be to combine the pudding mix and pineapple first, then gently stir in the pineapple and marshmallows. This allows you to mix it thoroughly without breaking doen the marshmallows. Then just fold in the cool whip and chill.

This was the recipe I have been looking for!I made one small addition to the recipe... I added 1/2 cup of coconut which gave it that texture it seemed to be missing! It was easy to make and it tasted great! I will be putting this recipe to good use because it is so wonderful I always want some on hand!

This also works great if you use the sugar free pudding and fat free cool whip.

my mom makes this every year for thanksgiving! We add chopped apple and coconut to our with the pineapple, nuts and marshmallows. SOOO YUMMMMYYYY

I love this salad and this not the way to make it. Followed the directions as written and tried to save it by adding milk, but next time I will make the pudding first according to the pie filling directions, as it calls for less milk. Once set I will add the pineapple, followed by the pecans. Lastly I will fold in the marshmallows and whipped topping. I have also had it with coconut which is good, but my husband doesn't care for it.

I've always used Fruit Cocktail instead of pineapple - it's the way my mom always made it. Family enjoys it and it's usually a hit at potluck events. I agree - I don't add the pecans. The pudding adds the right nutty touch.

This has been a family tradition during the holidays for 30 years. It's so refreshing and light, you can't go wrong with this one!

This is a favorite. I drain the pineapple, and also add manderin oranges in place of the nuts. I also leave out the marshmellows. :)

I have been making this recipe for years, exactly as written except with no nuts added. While nuts would be a great addition, they're not needed -- it's delicious without them and I prefer not to add the calories if unnecessary. I also make using Cool Whip Lite and can't tell any difference.

This is a light and refreshing side. Sweet like a dessert. Very easy to make. It tastes even better if you make it 24 hours in advanced. I do not use the nuts.

This is a wonderful recipe and I love! We have always made it using this recipe and it is wonderful! DO NOT do anything differently, clearly Mariah Long is making a different dish! This is exactly how the dish is prepared!

We also put 16oz cottage cheese in this.

Just like grandma's!

Yummy! Just like Nana makes. I left out the nuts. I think the pistachio pudding had enough in it. I doubled the reciepe and took it with the Raspberry Lemonade Pie to a Memorial Day BBQ. Yummy Yummy Yummy!

Yummy! I've made this quite a few times over the years but couldn't ever remember the name of it. I always had to call a friend or relative to get the ingredient list too. Now I have it here in my recipe box and will be able to make it more often!

Really good and easy salad.

I love this dessert! I did the same as another cook and mixed the pineapple juice and pudding together first, then the pineapple, then the marshmellows and finally folded in the cool whip. Music to the taste buds!!

Had this at a friends house, had to make it myself, so good can't wait to get home and have the leftovers. I also added mandarin's. Will be making this one again & again.

Perfect! I love this salad.

I have always made this recipie every year, I never knew what it was called. Only difference is no pecans, and also added small curd cottage cheese. I just discovered fat free coolwhip, very good...should work well.

A childhood favorite! Thank you.

I made this for our St. Pattie's Day potluck and it was a big hit :) AWESOME!

Just like my nanny made every Christmas!

Good side dish for pot luck of simple gathering, but I would not make for a special occasion.

I remember this recipe from my mom she always used lime jello and added a small container of small curd cottage cheese, no coconut

Love making this- although I usually eyeball more so than measure :) I would suggest not draining all the juice, use it as you need it... I always use some of mine! Great at thanksgiving and potlucks.

Very good salad--dessert like, and a favorite around here--wil make this often--thanks and YUM

Absolutely perfect. Made it exactly as the recipe calls for, and I wouldn't change a thing.

Yummy, and very easy to make. Everyone loves this salad during the summer.

LOVE this stuff!!!

I love this stuff. We usually dont add the nuts to it tho.

Quick, simple, easy and a summer picnic classic. I add quartered maraschino cherries and omit the pecans.

I made this recipe exactly as listed. No need to add milk for the pudding, as some have suggested. The texture was exactly as it is supposed to be. I got lots of compliments on it.

Been making this for years - it's a family favorite at holiday times. We call it ambrosia. I also add cherries.

Love this stuff!!! I've found that it works better for me to drain the pineapple... there's still plenty of moisture left in the pineapple to dissolve the pudding and in my opinion, gives it a better texture. I also like to add some flaked coconut to it. It will definitely be on my Easter table this weekend! :)

Delicious and very sweet. More of a dessert than anything else. Hu thought it was too sweet, but I thought it was perfect!

I have eaten this for years. It's always delicious and everyone loves it. FABULOUS!

Just like I remembered! So easy and goes well with almost any meal.

Made it for Christmas dinner and it was a hit! I added a little coconut to it for a twist. Yummy

A classic! The only thing I add Is maraschino cherries on top.

I thought it was okay, but the rest of my family of six thought it was bad. I think I followed the recipe well, but we dont usually like these types of desserts and this one confirmed it again. Just had a taste non of us liked

It's amazing! taste like heaven. I am going to make it right now.