I’ve never had recipe’s on my blog but since it’s near Christmas I thought I would stick with my usual theme and post this dessert that is associated with the 1970s.
This recipe is coming to you straight from Kraft.
https://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipe/053771/watergate-salad
Watergate Salad
1 Hr(s) 15 Min(s)
15 Min(s) Prep
1 Hr(s) Cook
Create a cool and creamy classic with our Watergate Salad!
What You Need
8 Servings
1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding
1 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
Let’s Make It
1. Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl.
2. Stir in COOL WHIP.
3. Refrigerate 1 hour.
My grandma made something similar – had fruit cocktail in it.
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Yes…I’ve seen it called fruit salad…just fruit cocktail mixed in with cool whip…and other things.
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Feel like you Americans should also provide some healthier salad options at Christmas….
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We we do eat regular salads…as in lettuce, tomato and light dressing…but what is the fun of posting that?
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Wow! That is a throwback. My mom made this when I was a little, little kid. I bet it has been 40 years since I’ve had that. Thanks for the memories.
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Me also…Glad you remembered!
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It looks delicious chef Max.
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I do remember it being delicious…I could break out with new recipe posts! ….uh NOT
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This recipe definitely belongs in food ‘pop culture’, so well done in adding it to your culture array. I’ve never made it, but I sure don’t mind eating it at a gathering. 🙂
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I remember having it at my grandmothers house in the 70s….Thank you I thought it fit well and not just the name. I did like it a lot.
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I’m not normally into this kind of food, but it sounds so good, I just might make it! If I can find pistachio flavored pudding.
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It looks so damn good. I had it when I was a kid and loved it. If you do tell me how it goes if you don’t mind.
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will do!
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Any reason it’s called Watergate Salad? My sweetie (and I think quite a few in this area) make something similar , she calls it just ‘Pink Stuff’ – cool whip with canned cherries, a few pineapple bits and marshmallows, I believe, she uses pecans too most of the time though I’m allergic so if it’s one for me to eat she edits them out.
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Oh yes! I have had the “pink stuff” also.
Here is what I found…it was because of the timing.
; it’s a relic of the mid-1970s, when instant gelatin was still a new invention. The culinary world whipped up “salads” containing exactly zero lettuce, Kraft began selling a pistachio-flavored Jell-O for the first time, and the nation was experiencing its very first presidential resignation.
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It’s illegal, it’s immoral, and it makes you fat – but I just might try is for the new year. You failed to mention the wine, brandy and rum in the ingredients – so we shall be having them as a side.
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Those on the side makes it soooo much better! A Merry Christmas to you Bruce.
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And Merry Christmas to you too Max.
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That actually looks pretty good!
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It really does…I remember it when I was a kid.
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Your first crack at a recipe and this is the best you could do?? 🤢
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LOL hey it’s 70s…you know…I have to keep with the pop culture! Not easy to do… Watergate fits! It does look good though…you have to admit.
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Looks rather tasty… Not sure why people don’t enjoy jello salads that much. Merry Christmas, my friend!
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Merry Christmas to you and your family! I loved this stuff when I was a kid.
I wonder if you can still get Pistachio pudding? I’ll have to check.
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I think you can. I had it on Thanksgiving, which wasn’t too long ago.
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Cool…I’m going to look for this. Thank you!
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