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Strawberry Fluff Salad
Emily

Strawberry Fluff Salad

A creamy and fruity dessert salad made with strawberries, pineapple, vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and optional mini marshmallows. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or any time you want a nostalgic sweet treat!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz frozen strawberries, thawed and chopped
  • 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip or similar)
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups cold milk

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • refrigerator

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, thaw the frozen strawberries for about 15 minutes, then chop them into small pieces.
  2. Drain the pineapple thoroughly to remove excess juice.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with the cold milk, and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  4. Gently fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture, creating a fluffy texture.
  5. Add the chopped strawberries, drained pineapple, and optional mini marshmallows. Stir until everything is well combined.
  6. Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
  7. Serve cold and enjoy!

Notes

Make sure to drain the pineapple well so the salad doesn’t get watery. You can swap strawberries for mixed berries or add chopped nuts for crunch. Best served cold after chilling for at least 1 hour.