How to Make Pretzel Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pretzel salad is a delightful and unique dish that combines the salty crunch of pretzels with the creaminess of a classic salad. This recipe is perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or just a special treat for yourself and your family. The sweet and salty combination is a crowd-pleaser, and the different textures make for a satisfying dish that will leave everyone coming back for more.

The base of this salad is the pretzel crust, which adds a wonderful crunch and salty flavor to the dish....

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • ¾ cup margarine, melted
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 4 ½ ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch salad

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix crushed pretzels, margarine, and sugar.
  • Press crushed pretzel mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven, 8 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Blend together cream cheese and sugar. Fold in whipped topping and spread evenly over cooled pretzel mixture.
  • In a medium bowl, dissolve strawberry-flavored gelatin in boiling water. Mix in strawberries and set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Pour gelatin mixture over cream cheese mixture and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.
  • Nutrition

    258 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 324mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 64mg