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Delicious Strawberry Crackle Salad

Refreshing Delicious Strawberry Crackle Salad for Summer Bliss

This Delicious Strawberry Crackle Salad combines sweet strawberries with a creamy dressing and crunchy topping, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crunchy Topping
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels can be replaced with crushed rice cakes for gluten-free option
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans can be swapped with walnuts or omitted for nut-free diets
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar coconut sugar serves as a healthier alternative
  • 1/2 cup butter melted; substitute with vegan butter for dairy-free version
For the Creamy Base
  • 4 cups sliced strawberries the star ingredient
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened; Neufchâtel cheese can lighten it up
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar can reduce or use sugar alternative
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for enhanced flavor
  • 1 cup Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream as an alternative

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • medium bowl
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, chopped pecans, and brown sugar. Mix well, then stir in melted butter.
  3. Spread the pretzel mixture on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
  4. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet, then break into small pieces.
  5. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Gently fold in the Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
  7. Fold in the sliced strawberries and half of the reserved pretzel crunch just before serving.
  8. Transfer to a serving dish and top with remaining pretzel crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of flavors and textures. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.

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