Watergate Salad Made Lighter
Lightened-up Watergate salad made with pistachio pudding, pineapple, and cottage cheese. This WW-friendly fluff is creamy, easy, and perfect for potlucks.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, packed in unsweetened juice, drained with juice reserved
- 1 package (4 serving-size) sugar-free instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1-1/2 cups light whipped topping
- 3 tablespoons sliced almonds
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the drained pineapple with 2 tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice.
- Add the pudding mix and stir until dissolved. Stir in the almond extract (if using) and set aside.
- In a small food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Stir the cottage cheese into the pudding mixture until blended. Gently fold in the whipped topping.
- Cover bowl and chill in refrigerator for at least one hour.
- When ready to serve, top with almond slices.
Notes
Serving size: 1/2 cup
WW Points: 2
Check the WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 3 PointsPlus (Old plan) This simple salad gets a nice boost of protein from the cottage cheese. If you must add marshmallows, try using half the normal amount (about 1 cup) to keep this salad light.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 3 PointsPlus (Old plan) This simple salad gets a nice boost of protein from the cottage cheese. If you must add marshmallows, try using half the normal amount (about 1 cup) to keep this salad light.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 0.4mg