Perfect for this moment in time, elections just around the bend, and it just goes to show not much has changed in the political world. There will always be some sort of scandal.
The origins of Watergate salad are unclear, and the dish's history is shrouded in mystery.
Watergate Hotel
- Some say the salad was invented by a sous chef at the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C. and served at weekend brunches. The story goes that the salad became popular during and after the Watergate scandal in the early 1970s, but the Denver Post article from 1976 that published a recipe for the salad doesn't verify this.
- 1 Box of instant Pistachio Pudding mix
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 9 oz bowl of Cool Whip topping
- 1can crushed pineapple, do not drain ( 14 oz)
- Mix all, pour into a nice serving vessel and chill for at least 2 hours.
- This salad was on everyone's buffet table in the 70"s for sure. It's actually quite yummy!
- You can always use sugar free pudding mix and sugar free cool whip as well if you want to cut the calories back a bit.
