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[qualitygal]

I'm planning to do both of these, then reading through ingredients, seems mighty close on ingredients. So my question is does this salad have two names or can we do both? I may drop one and search for another. I'm a little undecided on this one. What do you think?

I'm really in a quandry.......

[KingstonsMom]

Most ambrosia salad recipes use whipped topping added in, whereas Watergate salad uses pistachio pudding.

They do taste pretty similar.

[Dusty1]

They are both light, fluffy desserts. Ambrosia more fruity & has the coconut for crunch. Watergate is less fruity, but has the slighly nutty taste of the pistachio. And, marshmallows in both in case someone thinks they are actually "salads". LOL I love them both.

[Lana]

We make Watergate salad in our family, a must!!! Be sure to use the colored mini marshmallows rather then plain white ones, so much more festive. The Ambosia is not as good as the Watergate .

Spoiler

[Nightowlz]

We like both. They both have cool whip or homemade whip in it, nuts & pineapple. I like to put granny smith apples & some red apples cut up in the Ambrosia salad with pineapple & mandarin oranges for Christmas.

[qualitygal]

Thanks, I'll do one and then my husband thinks I need to do potatoes. Nope, not with the other things I'm doing. But I did find a couple of other things I may do instead. But I do appreciate the comments. It helps.

[Jerri E]

I have made watergate many times as my son loves it. Recently I made the ambrosia salad that has been here on the boards the past few weeks. It included sour cream and cheesecake pudding. Loved it. You might check that recipe out. 

[doglover3]

Watergate Salad

1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained

1 box instant Pistachio pudding

1 c mini marshmallows

1/2 c chopped pecans

1 1/2 c cool whip

Combine the 1st 4 ingredients, mix in cool whip.

for festive Christmas salad add 1/2 c dried cranberries. If you want in lieu of cool whip- 2c whipping cream whipped.

I use two boxes of the pudding, it gives it more flavor!! That’s just my family though, some may find it too strong a flavor?susielong

an oldie but a goodie

Pistachio Fruit Salad, LilBitMissty

1 box Pistachio Pudding mix

1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice

1 (11 ounce) can Mandarin Oranges...DRAINED

1/4 TO 1/2 cup pecans...chopped

1 small container sour cream

1 small tub cool whip, 8 ounces

2 cups mini marshmallows

1/4 cup Toasted coconut

Gradually stir together all ingredients except nuts .Pour into serving bowl. Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the top. Chill.

Summer Salad CACTUS FLOWER

1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks
1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges
1 banana sliced
1 1/2 cups seedless grapes
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup coconut
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1 carton 8 oz. vanilla yogurt

Ambrosia Salad posted by nightowlz

2 c cool whip

1 c sour cream

1 c chopped pecans

3 apples (I use gala & green apple)

1 20 oz can pineapple tidbits drained

1 11 oz can mandarin oranges drained

2 c sweetened flaked coconut

2 c mini marshmallows

Combine cool whip & sour cream,

fold in remaining ingredients.

Refrigerate 2 hrs.

[doglover3]

this one is our favorite, not exactly what you are looking for but it is a wonderful dessert and something I usually take to get togethers

Strawberry Delight

6 -ounce box strawberry jello

12-ounce box frozen strawberries partially thawed ( don't use fresh )

10-inch store bought angel-food cake(can make your own of course), broken into small pieces

8-ounce container cool whip

Mix jello with 2 cups hot water, then add 1 cup cold water, add

strawberries & pour into a 9 x13-inch pan. Refrigerate until partially

jelled. Mix in the pieces of cake. Top with cool whip. Refrigerate for

several hrs. Cut into squares.

[doglover3]

If you want something different than the traditional fruit salad, ambrosia is always a great alternative. This old fashioned dessert recipe for World's Best Ambrosia Salad is a creamy, fruity salad that never fails to impress. With ingredients like pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, and more, this colorful no bake dessert looks and tastes great alongside any meal. Next time you need an easy Cool Whip recipe or dessert to share, whip together a big bowl of ambrosia! Bellabutterfly

Ingredients

• 1 (29-ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
• 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
• 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and rinsed
• 1 (1-ounce) box cheesecake flavor Sugar Free Jell-O  instant pudding

  8 ounces sour cream

• 3 cups Cool Whip
• 1 cup miniature marshmallows

Instructions

1. Drain all fruit. If fruit was packed in syrup, rinse in cold water and drain.
    
2. Combine fruit cocktail, pineapple, mandarin oranges and cherries in a large bowl. Sprinkle with cheesecake flavored pudding mix and stir to coat. Add in sour cream and Cool Whip and stir well.
    
3. Fold in marshmallows and chill for at least one hour before serving.