Description
Strawberry Fluff Salad is a quick dessert salad that is creamy, fruity, fluffy, and perfect for holidays, potlucks, brunch tables, and easy dessert nights. Packed with fresh strawberries, whipped topping, marshmallows, and pineapple, this easy recipe is one of those simple food ideas that works as a sweet side dish, a healthy snack style treat, or a fun make-ahead option when you need quick breakfast inspiration, easy dinner finishers, breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, and crowd-pleasing dessert recipes.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 package strawberry gelatin mix, 3 ounces
1 container whipped topping, 8 ounces, thawed
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 can crushed pineapple, 8 ounces, well drained
1 cup cottage cheese
1 banana, sliced, optional
2 tablespoons extra mini marshmallows for garnish
2 tablespoons extra sliced strawberries for garnish
Instructions
1. Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries into bite-sized pieces. Drain the crushed pineapple very well, and slice the banana if using.
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cottage cheese and strawberry gelatin mix until evenly combined and pink.
3. Fold in the whipped topping gently until the mixture is smooth, fluffy, and fully blended.
4. Add the sliced strawberries, drained crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and banana if using. Fold everything together carefully so the fruit stays intact.
5. Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the texture set and the flavors blend.
6. Before serving, garnish with extra strawberries and mini marshmallows. Serve cold.
Notes
Drain the pineapple thoroughly so the salad stays fluffy instead of watery.
Add the banana just before serving if you want the freshest texture and color.
Fold gently when mixing so the whipped topping keeps the salad light and airy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Salad
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg