What is Strawberry Pretzel Salad?

Strawberry Pretzel Salad is not a salad at all, but a light dessert that resembles a cheesecake with a sweet-salty pretzel crust made with pretzels, butter, and brown sugar, and a fruit topping. For many, this dish is a staple at the holiday dinner table but can be found at potlucks and barbecues all throughout the year. Second, pretzel crust is so delicious, we think it should be the base of every dessert! Lastly, the recipe is said to have originated in a 1960s cookbook called The Joys of Jell-O™. From there, it took off and became an iconic southern tradition, but it’s catching on in all parts of the country.

With its pretty red and white layers, this dessert definitely looks festive enough for the holidays, but it’s light and airy enough to serve in warm weather months as well.

Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe

Note: Refrigerate any uneaten portion, however, this recipe does not keep for very long and should be consumed within 24 hours for best flavor.

Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe

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Do you serve this iconic dish as an Easter dessert, summer treat or Christmas delight? Tell us in the comments below!

Amber Kanuckel is a freelance writer from rural Ohio who loves all things outdoors. She specializes in home, garden, environmental, and green living topics.

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