Family Tradition Watergate Salad

In my family, we have this every time there's any type of get-together. The large bowl is always finished off and finally I asked my great Aunt how she does it. Here's her secret!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 208 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 (3 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
• 2 (8 ounce) containers whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, most of juice drained
• ½ (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows, or more as needed
• 1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gently combine whipped topping, pineapple with a little juice, marshmallows, cherries, and pudding mix in a large bowl until mixture is fluffy and thoroughly combined. Add more marshmallows if salad isn't fluffy enough. Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.