Description
Strawberry Fluff Salad is a light, creamy, and sweet no-bake dessert made with whipped topping, strawberry Jell-O, cottage cheese, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry Jell-O gelatin
- 1 container (16 oz) small curd cottage cheese
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries (optional, for garnish or extra flavor)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and strawberry Jell-O powder. Stir until well blended.
- Add the drained crushed pineapple and mix until evenly incorporated.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently until the mixture is smooth and uniform in color.
- Stir in the mini marshmallows and optional chopped strawberries if using.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the salad to set.
- Stir gently before serving and garnish with extra strawberries if desired.
Notes
- Use sugar-free Jell-O and light whipped topping for a lower-calorie version.
- You can substitute cottage cheese with ricotta for a different texture.
- Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- This salad is best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
