Remember dessert salads? The ones with whipped topping, fruit, marshmallows—sometimes even pretzels or pasta? Dessert salads are having a moment again, and I’m not mad about it. They’re quirky, nostalgic, and honestly the perfect mix of sweet and satisfying for summer get-togethers.
Spicy Fruit Salad With Star Anise

You can never go wrong with a bowl of fresh fruit. Spicy Fruit Salad adds just a hint of spice and seasoning to improve even the best fruit at the market.
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Ambrosia Fruit Salad With Marshmallows

A nostalgic Ambrosia salad with mandarin oranges, pineapple, marshmallows, and coconut, topped with creamy whipped cream and a touch of sour cream.
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe

Start with a pretzel crust, add a cream cheese layer and top it with a concentrated strawberry jello, a throw back to the 70’s. Great for holiday gatherings or potlucks.
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Blueberry Salad With Tequila Dressing

Blueberries, mango and kiwi marinated in a slightly sweet tequila lime syrup may be the tastiest fruit summer salad you’ll find. Easy and so refreshing, a must for any summertime meal.
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Mint Watermelon Fruit Salad With Blueberries

This quick and easy mint watermelon fruit salad combines crisp and juicy watermelon with sweet blueberries coated in a minty simple syrup.
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Mixed Fruit Salad With Honey Lime Dressing

Add lime zest and juice along with a little honey to your summer fruit salad, featuring your favorite fruits for a perfect summer side dish.
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Apple Snickers Salad Recipe

Apple Snickers Salad is a sweet and creamy salad dessert that combines crisp apples, crunchy Snickers bars, and a dreamy whipped topping.
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Cranberry Pretzel Salad

Cranberry Pretzel Salad is a holiday favorite with a salty pretzel crust, creamy filling, and cranberry jello. A perfect make-ahead desserts.
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Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad

Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad is an easy-to-make dish that balances fresh fruit flavors with a creamy cheesecake filling that uses real whipped cream.
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Amaretto Fruit Salad

Amaretto Fruit Salad is a cool and refreshing fruit salad that’s perfect for beating the summer heat. Flavored with Amaretto and white wine, this is strictly an adult-only fruit salad.
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Buttermilk Congealed Salad Recipe

A very popular treat in the South, buttermilk congealed salad combines Jello with fruit or vegetables to make a refreshing side dish/dessert.
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Cranberry Fluff Salad

Light and creamy cranberry fluff salad made with canned cranberries, pineapple, and Cool Whip. No-bake holiday favorite that’s easy to make!
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Strawberry Pretzel Salad is no salad at all, but a delicious nostalgic dessert made with easy store-bought ingredients like Jell-O, Cool Whip, pretzels, and strawberries. It’s always a hit at potlucks and picnics
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Dragon Fruit Salad With Orange Honey Dressing

The best tropical fruit salad, this dragon fruit salad recipe is easy to make and perfectly balanced in flavors.
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Strawberry Salad

This strawberry salad is bursting with freshness from strawberries, tomatoes, basil and easy balsamic glaze.
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