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Strawberry Crackle Salad

Delightful Strawberry Crackle Salad for Summer Gatherings

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This Strawberry Crackle Salad is a light and refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crunch
  • 2 cups Crushed Pretzels Consider gluten-free pretzels for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Walnuts can be used for a different nutty nuance.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar White sugar can be substituted if needed.
  • 1/2 cup Butter (Melted) For a dairy-free variation, use coconut oil.
For the Creamy Base
  • 4 cups Sliced Strawberries Other berries like raspberries or blueberries can also be included for a mixed berry salad.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (Softened) Neufchâtel cheese or Greek yogurt can be used as lighter alternatives.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Less sugar or a sugar substitute can be used if desired.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract could be used for a different taste profile.
  • 8 oz Cool Whip Homemade whipped cream can substitute for Cool Whip if preferred.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Strawberry Crackle Salad
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine crushed pretzels, chopped pecans, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. Pour in melted butter and mix until evenly coated.
  3. Spread the pretzel mixture on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Cool completely before breaking into pieces.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip and refrigerate.
  5. Just before serving, fold in sliced strawberries and half of the pretzel crunch into the creamy mixture.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the remaining pretzel crunch. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy within 2-3 days. The pretzel mixture can be stored in the freezer for up to a month.

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