Description

This Strawberry Fluff Salad is a light, airy, and refreshing dessert salad perfect for gatherings and potlucks. Made with strawberry Jell-O, instant vanilla pudding, whipped topping, fresh strawberries, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows, it offers a delicious balance of fruity sweetness and creamy texture. Easy to prepare and requiring no cooking, this chilled salad will delight both kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

Scale

Salad Base

3 ounces strawberry Jell-O mix (1 box)
1 cup hot water
½ cup cold water
3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix (1 box)
8 ounces whipped topping (like Cool Whip) (1 tub)

Fruit and Add-ins

24 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled, halved, and sliced
20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
10 ounces mini marshmallows (1 bag)

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Instructions

Dissolve the Jell-O: In a large bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jell-O mix in 1 cup of hot water, stirring continuously until the powder is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Add Cold Water: Stir in ½ cup of cold water to the dissolved Jell-O mixture. Mix well, then refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until the mixture is slightly thickened but not fully set.
Mix in Pudding: Whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix into the Jell-O mixture thoroughly until it becomes smooth and uniform. Return the bowl to the refrigerator and chill for an additional 10-15 minutes to allow the mixture to thicken further.
Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the chilled Jell-O and pudding mixture until fully incorporated, being careful to maintain the fluffiness.
Add Fruits and Marshmallows: Carefully stir in the sliced fresh strawberries, drained crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows until evenly distributed throughout the salad.
Refrigerate and Serve: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow it to set properly. Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture in the salad.
Ensure the crushed pineapple is well-drained to prevent the salad from becoming too watery.
Be gentle when folding in the whipped topping to preserve the light and fluffy texture.
This salad can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
For variation, you can substitute other berries or fruits, but keep the moisture content in mind.