Strawberry Crackle Salad
A sweet and crunchy no-bake dessert salad blending juicy strawberries, mini marshmallows, and chopped pecans with vanilla pudding and whipped cream. Light, airy, and visually enticing, this salad is perfect for summer gatherings, offering a delicious contrast of textures and flavors that delight both kids and adults.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup whipped cream (fresh or store-bought)
- 1 package vanilla pudding mix (instant or cook-and-serve)
- 2 cups milk (or per pudding mix instructions, check package)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss sliced strawberries, mini marshmallows, and chopped pecans until evenly combined
- Prepare vanilla pudding mix with milk according to package instructions; let set to thicken
- Fold pudding into the strawberry-mix-berry and nut mixture using a spatula
- Gently incorporate whipped cream to create a smooth, fluffy texture
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour
- Serve cold, garnished if desired
Notes
Use ripe, fragrant strawberries for maximum flavor
Chop pecans to medium-fine size for optimal crunch
Can substitute halal-certified vanilla flavoring if using non-traditional pudding mix
Chop pecans to medium-fine size for optimal crunch
Can substitute halal-certified vanilla flavoring if using non-traditional pudding mix