Description
Strawberry Fluff Salad is a light and creamy no-bake dessert that combines whipped topping, instant vanilla pudding, and fresh strawberries with marshmallows, pineapple, and optional nuts. This refreshing and sweet salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a delightful side dish, offering a delightful mix of textures and fruity flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix (dry, not prepared)
- 1 cup milk
Fruit and Mix-ins
- 1 (21-ounce) can strawberry pie filling
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare pudding mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth and slightly thickened, about 1–2 minutes, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Combine with whipped topping: Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated and fluffy, creating a light and airy base for the salad.
- Add fruits and mix-ins: Carefully stir in the strawberry pie filling, mini marshmallows, chopped fresh strawberries, drained crushed pineapple, and nuts if using, mixing evenly without deflating the fluffiness.
- Chill the salad: Cover the mixture with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to set properly.
- Serve: After chilling, serve the strawberry fluff salad cold as a delicious dessert or a sweet side dish at your gathering.
Notes
- You can substitute the strawberry pie filling with cherry or raspberry pie filling for a different fruity twist.
- For a fluffier and more cohesive texture, consider chilling the salad overnight.
- To make this recipe nut-free, simply omit the pecans or walnuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
