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Strawberry Fluff Salad

A nostalgic, fruity, and creamy salad that's perfect for potlucks and gatherings, ready in under 20 minutes plus chilling time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 package 1 (3 oz) package strawberry gelatin
  • 1 cup 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 container 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
  • 1 can 1 (16 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup sour cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pour the strawberry gelatin into a large bowl. Pour 1 cup boiling water over it and stir until completely dissolved; the liquid should look clear.
  2. Add 1/2 cup cold water and stir once; set the bowl aside to cool to room temperature, about 10–15 minutes.
  3. Scoop the whipped topping into the cooled gelatin. Fold gently until smooth and streak-free; the mixture should look light and pale pink.
  4. Drain the crushed pineapple very well and pat the strawberries dry so the salad won’t dilute.
  5. Add the pineapple, marshmallows, chopped strawberries, and sour cream. Stir gently to combine; stop when evenly mixed and fluffy.
  6. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and chill for at least 2 hours.
  7. Serve chilled; garnish with a few sliced strawberries if you like.

Notes

Use cold water to cool Jell-O faster. Drain pineapple well to avoid runny fluff. Chill bowl briefly for firmer set. If it seems watery, you didn’t drain pineapple enough — strain again and press with a spoon. Stir in a few shredded coconut flakes for a tropical twist.