Description
Strawberry Fluff Salad is a light, creamy dessert salad made with whipped topping, strawberry gelatin, crushed pineapple, marshmallows, and fresh strawberries. It’s a classic no-bake treat perfect for potlucks, picnics, and holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
- Add the entire can of crushed pineapple (with juice) to the gelatin and mix well.
- Refrigerate for about 15-20 minutes, or until slightly thickened but not fully set.
- Fold in the whipped topping and sour cream until well combined.
- Add mini marshmallows and chopped strawberries. Stir to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
- Stir gently before serving. Garnish with extra strawberries if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute the fresh strawberries with frozen (thawed and drained).
- For a tangier flavor, add a few tablespoons of cream cheese.
- Best served chilled and consumed within 2-3 days.
- Use sugar-free gelatin and light whipped topping for a lower-calorie version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
