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We have all heard the name and we have all seen this family favorite dish at picnics and potlucks but what is a Watergate salad? 

In 1975 the Kraft Food Company introduced its new instant pistachio pudding to the public.  Along with the new product release they came up with a salad/dessert recipe for Pistachio Pineapple Delight.  Homemakers would call the company up and ask for the recipe for their Watergate Salad.  It did not take Kraft long to figure out what they were asking for.  Other names this salad is known by include:  Pistachio salad, Hawaiian Surprise, Pistachio Delight, Picnic Passion and Green Stuff.

How did the name change to Watergate Salad?  The rumor is that a food writer in Chicago dubbed the pistachio pudding recipe "Watergate Salad" to generate more interest in the salad when she printed it in her column.  The new name stuck since the Watergate scandal was big news at the time culminating with the resignation of President Nixon in 1974.  However, food historians have never been able to find a recipe listing or food writer to claim the naming of the pudding recipe.

Watergate Salad Recipe

1 - 3.5 oz. pkg. instant pistachio pudding

1 - 8 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained

2/3 c. chopped pecans

1 1/3 c. miniature marshmallows

1 - 8 oz. container non-dairy whipped topping

Mix the pineapple and pudding mix in a bowl.  Fold in the rest of the ingredients until everything is incorporated.  Do not use an electric mixer just fold with a spoon or spatula.

To double the recipe use 2 - 3.5 oz. packages of instant pudding, 1 - 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, 3 cups miniature marshmallows, 1 - 12 oz. tub cool whip and 1 cup chopped pecans.

This recipe is extremely versatile.  You can add other ingredients such as coconut; other sliced fruit like sliced bananas, canned fruit cocktail, mandarin orange slices, cottage cheese, whatever you wish to ask.

Lastly, for the diabetics in your life this salad/dessert can be made sugar free.  Use sugar free pistachio pudding instead of regular, use canned fruit without added sugar and I have seen sugar free cool whip on the market. 

Make this salad for your next office party, picnic, or holiday.  It can be used as a dessert or a side dish.  I used it, as a side dish for Christmas and it was a big hit.  Enjoy!!!

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