Description
This Strawberry “Crack” Salad is a sweet and creamy fruit salad with a fluffy, decadent dressing. Perfect for potlucks, brunches, or as a dessert side, it combines strawberries, marshmallows, pineapple, and cream cheese for a nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped strawberries, thawed
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip or similar)
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
- Fold in whipped topping until well combined.
- Gently stir in strawberries, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and nuts if using.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy this sweet, fluffy salad.
Notes
You can substitute fresh strawberries if preferred. For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and whipped topping. Salad tastes best after chilling overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad / Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: strawberry salad, crack salad, sweet fruit salad, marshmallow salad