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Strawberry Crackle Salad

Strawberry Crackle Salad: A Refreshing Crunch for Summer Bliss

Strawberry Crackle Salad captures the joy of summer picnics with its mix of sweet strawberries and crunchy pretzel topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pretzel Crust
  • 2 cups Crushed pretzels Can use graham crackers for a different texture.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped pecans Feel free to substitute with walnuts or almonds.
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Butter, melted Margarine or coconut oil can be used for a dairy-free option.
Creamy Dressing
  • 2 cups Sliced strawberries Fresh is preferred.
  • 8 oz Cream cheese, softened Opt for low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract is recommended.
  • 1 cup Cool Whip Consider using homemade whipped cream.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • medium bowl
  • large bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  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. Pour in melted butter and mix until coated.
  3. Spread the pretzel mixture on the baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until bubbling and golden.
  4. In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip.
  5. Fold sliced strawberries in the creamy mixture and add half the pretzel crunch.
  6. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with remaining pretzel crunch. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days. For best results, serve immediately after mixing to keep ingredients fresh and crunchy.

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