Dessert salads are a delightful blend of sweet nostalgia and modern-day ease. These whimsical dishes blur the line between salad and dessert, combining fruit, Jello, whipped toppings, and creamy ingredients into colorful creations that are as fun to make as they are to eat. Most dessert salads require little to no baking, making them perfect for busy cooks or last-minute gatherings. Whether you’re serving them at potlucks, holiday feasts, or weeknight dinners, these salads bring a burst of sweetness—and plenty of smiles—to the table.
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Cherry Fluff
Pink, creamy, and filled with cherry goodness—this cherry fluff is a dreamy dessert salad that’s as fun as it is delicious.
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Sparkling Grapefruit Jello
Bright, bubbly, and refreshing, this sparkling grapefruit Jello is the zingy treat you didn’t know you needed. Bonus: You control the sweetness!
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Fruit Punch Jello Salad
Make a refreshing Jell-O salad by adding fruit cocktail and mini marshmallows.
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Orange Cottage Cheese Jello Salad
Creamy cottage cheese meets mandarin orange Jello for a nostalgic side dish or surprisingly crave-worthy dessert. Give it a try!
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Lime Jello Salad
Creamy, dreamy, and loaded with fruit and marshmallows—this classic lime Jello salad is a retro favorite worth revisiting.
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Strawberry Jello Parfait
Cool, creamy, and layered to perfection—this strawberry Jello parfait is a fruity dessert that’s almost too pretty.
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Sunshine Salad (Jello, Carrots, and Pineapple)
Yes, carrots belong in Jello! This sunshine salad is a sweet, tangy surprise that’ll brighten any table. Try this retro delight today.
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Green Jello Salad
Cottage cheese, pineapple, and Cool Whip combine in this creamy green Jello salad, a comforting classic.
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Furr’s Lime Jello Salad
Take a trip back in time with this old-fashioned lime salad, complete with cottage cheese, pineapple, pecans, and Cool Whip.
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Grape Salad
This creamy grape salad with toasted walnuts and a sweet topping is a crunchy, creamy surprise. Click here for the recipe.
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Fruit Salad
Say goodbye to boring desserts—this honey lime fruit salad is packed with fresh flavor and is perfect for a light and healthy finish.
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Fruit Salad with Cool Whip
This classic Cool Whip fruit salad with marshmallows is sweet, fluffy, and irresistible. Serve it as a side or a dessert!
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Peach and Strawberry Fruit Salad
Juicy peaches, nectarines, and strawberries are tossed in a basil-lime honey dressing for a summer fruit salad that sings.
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Make-Ahead 24-Hour Marshmallow Fruit Salad
A throwback favorite! This creamy fruit salad with marshmallows and sour cream is a make-ahead crowd-pleaser.
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