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Easy Strawberry Fluff Salad Recipe

This strawberry fluff salad recipe is a vintage classic and for a side dish that goes back to a time before I was born, who am I to argue with the name?

Where I come from, salad can mean something green and healthy or it can mean something altogether different…and wonderful.

If you love Jello salads, this is one easy recipe you will definitely want to try.

Strawberry Fluff salad in a Serving bowl
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What I Love About this Potluck Favorite

  • Creamy
  • Fresh fruit
  • Delicious dessert
  • Great recipe for sharing

It’s packed with fresh strawberries and mini marshmallows floating in a sweet creamy dessert full of fluffy texture. If you love fluff salad, try this creamsicle orange fluff recipe next!

What’s not to love?

Ingredients

This easy dessert salad starts with a simple mixture of yogurt and strawberry Jello and the rest of the ingredients are layered in.

You will love the slightly tangy flavors in this sweet treat!

Strawberry Fluff salad ingredients

Here are the basic ingredients you will need:

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 (3 oz.) package of strawberry flavor Jello
  • 6 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip (or you can make your own fresh whipped cream)
  • 2 cups strawberries, tops removed and chopped plus a few extra strawberries for topping

For more Jello recipes, check out our classic strawberry pretzel salad and strawberry Jello poke cake.

How to Make Strawberry Fluff Jello Salad

This no bake dessert recipe comes together easily and it’s great to bring to family gatherings, church dinner, or even Easter brunch.

Below is a visual walkthrough of the simple steps. Please see the recipe card at the end of this post to print and save for later.

In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt and strawberry gelatin, until well combined.

mix yogurt with gelatin

Gently stir in marshmallows, Cool Whip, and chopped strawberries.

Reserve a few fresh berries to add on top of the strawberry fluff recipe.

stir in fruit and mini marshmallows

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and move to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours, or until ready to serve.

gently mix in cool whip

Right before serving, top with additional fresh strawberries and enjoy!

Variations

  • Make orange fluff salad by using a orange Jello favor and mandarin slices
  • Try adding some crushed pineapple for added texture and sweetness
  • Leave out the chopped fruit and use the fluff as a fruit dip

Storage Tips

Fluff recipes make the perfect dessert for the whole family.

Serve chilled for best results and store any leftover salad in an airtight container and refrigerate for 2-3 days.

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Strawberry Fluff recipe

Strawberry Fluff

Andrea Updyke
Strawberry fluff salad is a crowd-pleasing side dish or dessert that is great for sharing at parties and gatherings!
5 from 3 votes

Be sure to check out my tips and tricks in the post. Scroll up to read!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 155 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 ounce package of strawberry flavor Jello
  • 6 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip or you can make your own fresh whipped cream
  • 2 cups strawberries tops removed and chopped plus a few extra strawberries for topping

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt and strawberry gelatin, until well combined.
  • Gently stir in marshmallows, Cool Whip, and chopped strawberries. Reserve a few fresh berries to add on top of the strawberry fluff recipe.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and move to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours, or until ready to serve.
  • Right before serving, top with additional fresh strawberries and enjoy!

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 91mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 56IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information is estimated. For the most accurate info, always doublecheck with your ingredients.

Recipe Rating




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Barbara

Wednesday 22nd of February 2023

I love these recipes there short and sweet and easy to make.

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