Description
Strawberry Fluff Salad is a creamy, fruity no-bake dessert perfect for potlucks and family gatherings. This light and refreshing salad combines instant vanilla pudding, whipped topping, mini marshmallows, strawberry pie filling, and fresh strawberries to create a sweet treat with a delightful fluffy texture. Optional nuts add a nice crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Add-ins
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 (21-ounce) can strawberry pie filling
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Optional
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch
Instructions
- Prepare Pudding Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes, to ensure a creamy base for the salad.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture until well combined, creating a light and fluffy texture.
- Add Marshmallows and Strawberries: Stir in the mini marshmallows, strawberry pie filling, and fresh sliced strawberries, making sure all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
- Incorporate Nuts (Optional): If using, gently fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts to add a crunchy element to the salad.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Serve the strawberry fluff salad chilled as a delightful dessert or side dish.
Notes
- You can substitute the strawberry pie filling with crushed pineapple or cherry pie filling for a flavorful twist.
- Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and are best consumed within 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
