Have you ever had a dessert salad? A Dessert salad is a sweet dessert often served at parties. Contrary to the name, it doesn’t have the hallmarks of a regular salad and doesn’t have lettuce or vegetables. It often has fruit or a lot of other interesting ingredients. If you haven’t tried one, then you need to!
Mandarin Orange Jello Salad With Cottage Cheese

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The Mandarin Orange Salad is a swift and effortless recipe, perfect for festive occasions or family meals. Its luscious texture, paired with the sweetness of mandarin oranges and the zest of pineapple, offers a delightful side dish or a light dessert that’s sure to please everyone. Moreover, it can be prepared in advance, providing convenience on those hectic days!
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

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Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a classic favorite that delights everyone! It’s the ideal mix of salty and sweet. The dessert boasts a crunchy pretzel base, a smooth cream cheese middle, and a luscious strawberry Jell-O topping brimming with fresh strawberries. This no-bake Southern delicacy is a hit at potlucks, picnics, and social events!
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Vegan Ambrosia Salad

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This simple Vegan Ambrosia Salad recipe offers a sweet and creamy twist on a Southern classic. It is gluten- and allergy-friendly and features dairy-free coconut whipped cream, sour cream, canned pineapple, mandarins, cherries, coconut, and mini marshmallows. It’s quick to customize or can be prepared traditionally, just like grandma’s cherished 5-cup salad recipe.
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Cranberry Fluff

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Serving a bowl of cranberry fluff with your Christmas dinner is a must; watch as it vanishes before your eyes. This delightful side dish or dessert never fails to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Jello Fruit Cake

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A gelatin fruit cake crafted with fresh, seasonal fruits, it is a simple, universally appealing, no-bake dessert ideal for any significant holiday celebration!
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Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Dessert Salad Recipe

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A delightful dessert is universally adored, and my Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad is always a hit at parties. It’s a luscious, sweet treat that’s brightened by fresh fruit. Its simplicity means that anyone can prepare it with ease.
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Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad

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This simple Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad recipe offers a delightful blend of Jello, fresh strawberries, and creamy cheesecake filling, complemented by sweet bananas. It’s garnished with Cool Whip, a variety of fresh fruits, and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs. Ideal for your summer BBQ or as a festive holiday dessert, this salad is bound to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Watergate Salad

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The Watergate Salad, or “Pistachio Delight,” is a delectable dessert salad made with pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, whipped topping, chopped pecans, and mini marshmallows. It’s sweet, creamy, and incredibly simple to prepare, requiring only 5 minutes to make!
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Fresh Fruit Salad With Whipped Cream

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This delightful fruit salad, accompanied by homemade whipped cream, makes for an excellent side dish! Commonly served with holiday meals, it’s also a favored choice for summer cookouts and barbecues. Easy to prepare, vibrant, and enjoyable, it promises to delight the crowd and become a family favorite.
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Ambrosia Salad

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Ambrosia Salad is a refreshing and delicious treat, perfect for serving at gatherings just like my Southern grandmother used to, or for enjoying as a snack. No matter how it’s served, this ambrosia salad is genuinely delightful.
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Fruit Salad with Custard

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A delightful fruit salad is the simplest dessert to prepare and present for any meal. It’s also ideal for those spontaneous moments when you crave a fruit-filled treat that can be enjoyed warm or chilled.
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Romanian Summer Fruit Salad Recipe – Salata de Fructe de Vara

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This Romanian summer fruit salad is an excellent dessert choice for barbecues, offering a refreshing taste and, for an adults-only gathering, a delightful boozy kick.
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