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Delicious Strawberry Crackle Salad Recipe for Refreshing Taste

Delicious Strawberry Crackle Salad Recipe for a Refreshing Taste

Enjoy a refreshing Strawberry Crackle Salad, perfect for summer gatherings with its delightful mix of creamy and crunchy textures.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crunchy Topping
  • 2 cups Crushed Pretzels Gluten-free pretzels can be used.
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Can substitute with walnuts or almonds.
  • 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be an alternative.
  • ½ cup Butter (melted) Coconut oil can be used as a substitute.
Creamy Base
  • 4 cups Sliced Strawberries Use ripe strawberries for the best taste.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened) Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter option.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Reduce or eliminate for a lower-sugar version.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used as an alternative.
  • 8 oz Cool Whip (or whipped cream) Homemade whipped cream can be used.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Medium Bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, chopped pecans, and brown sugar. Drizzle in the melted butter and mix thoroughly.
  3. Spread the pretzel mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until golden brown.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gently fold in the Cool Whip to the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  6. Just before serving, gently fold in the sliced strawberries into the creamy mixture.
  7. In a serving bowl, layer the creamy strawberry mixture and top with half of the crunchy pretzel topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, chill the salad for at least 2 hours before serving, and serve it immediately after assembly to maintain the crunch.

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