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April 14, 2016 Recipes

Pistachio pineapple salad (aka Watergate salad)

Pistachio pineapple salad (aka Watergate salad) from @bijouxandbits #watergate #salad #dessert

Disney’s live-action remake of The Jungle Book is coming out tomorrow and I’m pretty excited for it. I feel like these Disney live-action remakes have been hit or miss, but The Jungle Book holds a special place in my heart.

I mean, Baloo is the best, right? Come on. Come oooon.

Jungle book animated gif

Cherry pistachio fluff recipe from @bijouxandbits

Cherry pistachio fluff

To celebrate the release this Friday, I wanted to make something a little tropical, a little jungle-inspired, and pull out some ANIMAL CRACKERS.

Plus, I love me some retro desserts (like this cherry pistachio fluff!), so I’m pulling out an old classic with a lighter twist: pistachio pineapple salad aka Watergate salad.

Pistachio pineapple salad (aka Watergate salad) from @bijouxandbits #watergate #salad #dessert

This one is so classic and has a ton of names, apparently: green goop, pistachio delight, green fluff, green stuff… feels like folks were getting lazy after a while with that naming. 😉

Either way, it’s a killer classic for a party with a fruit tray or cookies like these animal crackers. I tried to swap in some lower calorie ingredients to keep it lighter than it might usually be.

Pistachio pineapple salad (aka Watergate salad) from @bijouxandbits #watergate #salad #dessert

How to toast coconut from @bijouxandbits #toasted #coconut

How to toast coconut

One tip for this pistachio pineapple salad aka Watergate salad (not sure why I feel the aka is always necessary, but I digress) is to toast the coconut that you put in. It makes it so much nuttier and adds a rad texture to the whole shebang.

Plus, it just looks good on top. Very tropical, eh? Here’s how to toast coconut in case you need a primer.

Pistachio pineapple salad (aka Watergate salad) from @bijouxandbits #watergate #salad #dessert

Anyone planning to see the new version of The Jungle Book? Let me know what you think if you go!

Pistachio pineapple salad (aka Watergate salad) from @bijouxandbits #watergate #salad #dessert

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Pistachio pineapple salad (aka Watergate salad)

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Pistachio pineapple salad (aka Watergate salad)

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 oz.) package light cream cheese
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1/2 cup light Greek vanilla yogurt
  • 1 (3 oz.) package sugar free pistachio pudding
  • 1 cup light whipped topping
  • ¼ c. toasted coconut, plus more to sprinkle on top (recipe here!)

Instructions

  1. Combine cream cheese, pineapple, yogurt, and pudding mix in a mixing bowl and blend on medium speed until smooth.
  2. Gently fold in ¼ cup toasted coconut and whipped topping.
  3. Optional: top with additional toasted coconut and pistachios.
  4. Serve with fruit or cookies for dipping.
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Pistachio pineapple salad (aka Watergate salad) from @bijouxandbits #watergate #salad #dessert

Pistachio pineapple salad (aka Watergate salad) from @bijouxandbits #watergate #salad #dessert

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