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This easy no-bake Strawberry Fluff Salad combines strawberry gelatin, vanilla pudding, fluffy whipped topping, juicy strawberries, pineapple, and mini marshmallows into a creamy dessert that's perfect for summer picnics, family gatherings, holiday celebrations, potlucks, and make-ahead entertaining. Light, refreshing, and incredibly easy to prepare, it's a timeless recipe everyone loves.

Grandma's Strawberry Fluff Salad

This easy no-bake Strawberry Fluff Salad combines strawberry gelatin, vanilla pudding, fluffy whipped topping, juicy strawberries, pineapple, and mini marshmallows into a creamy dessert that's perfect for summer picnics, family gatherings, holiday celebrations, potlucks, and make-ahead entertaining. Light, refreshing, and incredibly easy to prepare, it's a timeless recipe everyone loves.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box strawberry Jell-O
  • 1 cup hot water
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 cup milk
  • 8 oz Cool Whip
  • 2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 1½ cups mini marshmallows

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Dissolve gelatin and chill until slightly thickened.
  2. Whisk pudding with milk until smooth.
  3. Fold in Cool Whip.
  4. Mix in thickened gelatin.
  5. Fold in strawberries, pineapple, and marshmallows.
  6. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  7. Serve chilled and garnish with fresh strawberries.

Notes

Drain pineapple thoroughly.
Chill overnight for the best flavor.
Fresh strawberries provide the best texture.
Perfect for potlucks, summer BBQs, holiday desserts, and family celebrations.