Strawberry Fluff Salad
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Strawberry Fluff Salad
Description
This salad begins by beating cream cheese with sugar until smooth, then mixing in canned crushed pineapple, diced bananas, frozen strawberries, and pecans for texture. Folding in cool whip results in a light, airy consistency. The combination creates a creamy dessert-like salad with bright fruity notes and nutty texture.
The salad can be served immediately or chilled for best flavor integration. When plating, it can be portioned into individual dishes and garnished with fresh strawberries and extra pecans for added freshness and crunch.
The recipe benefits from refrigeration, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to firm slightly, making it a convenient make-ahead option for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 12 oz pineapple drained, crushed, canned
- 2 diced bananas
- 1 12 oz package pre-sliced frozen strawberries
- 12 oz cool whip topping
- 1 ¼ cup pecans chopped
- ½ cup strawberry diced, fresh
Instructions
- Beat together softened cream cheese and sugar.
- Add in pineapple, banana, frozen strawberries, and 1 cup chopped pecans. Stir until well combined.
- Whip in cool whip topping.
- Chill until ready to serve (optional, you can also just serve immediately).
- When ready to serve, spoon salad into individual 6oz glasses or trifle dishes, top with remaining chopped pecans and fresh strawberries.
Notes
- The salad improves in flavor and texture when chilled overnight, making it suitable for make-ahead serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 345IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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