Orchid-Buffet Strawberry Fluff Salad
This Strawberry Fluff Salad is creamy, sweet, and pink. Perfect for a large family gathering or a potluck dinner.
Servings: 12
Calories: 228kcal
Ingredients
First Part
- 4.6 oz vanilla pudding mix not instant
- 3 oz strawberry gelatin
- 3 cups water
Second Part
- 1/3 cup strawberry jam optional
- 20 oz crushed pineapple drained
- 2 cups fresh strawberries diced
- 1 large banana diced (optional)
- 8 oz frozen whipped topping thawed
- 6 oz miniature marshmallows more or less, depending on taste
Instructions
- Gather the first three ingredients.
First Part
- Using a medium saucepan, mix together 4.6 oz vanilla pudding mix, 3 oz strawberry gelatin, and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until dissolved.(Because you need to heat the pudding and the gelatin, you should use a cook and serve pudding mix. Do NOT use instant pudding for this recipe.)
- Remove from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl. When cool, cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours (or overnight).
Second Part
- Prepare the ingredients by slicing 2 cups fresh strawberries into small pieces. If desired, dice 1 large banana.
- Beat the refrigerated gelatin mixture until creamy. Stir in 1/3 cup strawberry jam, along with 20 oz crushed pineapple (drained) and the prepared strawberries and banana.
- Fold in 8 oz frozen whipped topping and 6 oz miniature marshmallows (up to 8 oz) with a rubber spatula.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving to allow the ingredients to meld together. This recipe will serve 10-12 people.
- Refrigerate any leftovers. You may store this salad for 5-6 days.
Notes
* The addition of a sliced banana gives this salad a bit more flavor. However, this salad makes a large batch, and the added banana will not keep for more than 48 hours. If you will be using leftovers for longer than this, I do not recommend adding the banana to it.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.4mg
