Looking back, all the simple things truly were and still are the best things. Retro Strawberry Fruit Salad is a simple dish that takes us back in time. Strawberry gelatin, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries are packed with all the strawberry flavor you yearn for. Fresh, easy, and so creamy, Retro Strawberry Fruit Salad goes old-school on great taste! It’ll have us dreaming of strawberry fields forever!
Ingredients
For the fruit salad:
- 1 (6-ounce) package strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups hot water
- 1 3/4 cups cold water
- 1 (8-ounce) carton imitation whipped topping
- 1 pound fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced
Optional garnishes:
- imitation whipped topping, to taste
- fresh or frozen strawberries, to taste, sliced
- mint leaves, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –In a large serving dish, add the strawberry gelatin, the hot water, and the cold water and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
Step 2 –Place the serving dish in the refrigerator and let the gelatin mixture set until thickened, but still runny, about 45 minutes-1 hour.
Step 3 –Use a whisk or an electric hand mixer to beat the gelatin mixture until it is foamy and thick.
Step 4 –Add 8 ounces of the imitation whipped topping to the thickened gelatin mixture and stir to combine.
Step 5 –Add 1 pound of the strawberries to the gelatin mixture and gently stir to combine.
Step 6 –Place the serving dish in the refrigerator and let the fruit salad set until it is firm and ready to serve, about 2 hours.
Step 7 –Serve the fruit salad topped with the remaining whipped topping, the remaining strawberry slices, and the mint leaves.
