Family Tradition Watergate Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.