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Strawberry Fluff Salad

Strawberry fluff salad with a light, fluffy whipped-topping base studded with bright pink strawberry chunks. Make-ahead and chilled until firm, so it holds its shape in a dessert-style salad.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
chill 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberry gelatin base
  • 6 oz strawberry gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup cold water
Fluff mixture
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 8 oz whipped topping
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
Garnish
  • 0.25 fresh mint for garnish

Method
 

Chill the gelatin
  1. Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved, then add cold water and mix until smooth.
  2. Chill the gelatin mixture until partially set, about 30 minutes, until it thickens but is still pourable.
Fold in the fluff ingredients
  1. Fold in chopped strawberries, whipped topping, mini marshmallows, and sour cream until evenly combined with pink strawberry pieces throughout.
Set and serve
  1. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm. The center should hold a soft scoop without looking watery.
  2. Garnish with fresh mint before serving to add a bright green finishing touch.

Notes

For the cleanest texture, chill the gelatin only until partially set (about 30 minutes) so it thickens without fully gelling, then fold quickly for even strawberry distribution. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container up to 3 days; freeze is not recommended due to texture changes in whipped topping and strawberries. Dietary swap: use a sugar-free strawberry gelatin and sugar-free whipped topping for a lower-sugar version.