Easy Strawberry Banana Fluff Salad
This Easy Strawberry Banana Fluff Salad is a light, creamy, and refreshing no-bake dessert salad made with fresh strawberries, sweet bananas, fluffy whipped topping, and marshmallows. It's the perfect spring and summer dessert that comes together in just 10 minutes!
For more fruity desserts, don't miss Easy Frozen Strawberry Dessert, Strawberry Yum Yum and Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars - perfect for spring and summer!
Quick Look: Strawberry Banana Fluff Salad
- ⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes
- ❄️ Chill Time 2 hours
- ⏳ Total Time: 2 hours, 10 minutes
- 🍽️ 7 simple budget-friendly ingredients
- 🍪 Servings: 5
- ⚡ Calories: 248 calories
- 🍂 Flavor Profile: Made with fresh strawberries and bananas
- 👌 Difficulty: Easy, 10 minutes, no bake
- 💡 Why this Works: Great for parties, potlucks, and holidays
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Key Ingredients
To make this easy fluff salad recipe, these essential ingredients create the perfect balance of creamy, sweet and fruity flavors:
- Greek Yogurt - adds a rich, slightly tangy base to this creamy fluff salad just like it does in my Moist Homemade Banana Bread.
- Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix - helps thicken and gives that classic fluff salad texture
- Cool Whip - makes this no bake fluff salad light and airy
- Mini Marshmallows - essential for a classic fluff salad recipe
- Fresh Strawberries - bring bright flavor to this fresh fluff salad just like in my Strawberry Shortcake Cookies.
- Bananas - add natural sweetness and make this strawberry banana dessert extra creamy.
How to Make Strawberry Banana Fluff Salad
1. Mix the base
In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, instant vanilla pudding mix, and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.
2. Fold in whipped topping
Gently fold in the Cool Whip until light and fluffy. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Prepare the fruit
Slice the fresh strawberries and bananas into bite-sized pieces.
4. Combine everything
Stir in the mini marshmallows and sliced strawberries, then refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, gently fold in the bananas.
Expert Tips for this Fluff Salad
- Add whipped cream or strawberry syrup for garnish
- Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor
- Add bananas right before serving to prevent browning
- Chill your fluff salad recipe for at least 30 minutes
- Use thick yogurt for a creamier texture. This is the secret to my other recipes like the Texas Sheet Cake and the Chocolate Chip Mini Cheesecakes.
Strawberry Banana Fluff Salad FAQs
Yes! This easy fluff salad can be made a few hours in advance. For best results, add bananas just before serving so your fresh strawberry banana fluff salad stays fresh.
To keep your creamy fluff salad thick and fluffy, use thick yogurt and chill your no bake strawberry banana fluff salad before serving.
Freezing is not recommended for this fluff salad dessert, as the texture may change. This light strawberry banana fluff salad is best enjoyed fresh.
Your homemade fluff salad will last about 1-2 days in the refrigerator.
Yes! You can customize this classic fluff salad recipe by adding pineapple, blueberries, or using different yogurt flavors.
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Easy Strawberry Banana Fluff Salad
Ingredients
- 18 ounces Greek yogurt
- 1 package 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding powder
- 4 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 8 oz cool whip
- 2 ½ cup marshmallow miniature
- 2 ½ cup sliced strawberries
- 3 sliced bananas
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, instant vanilla pudding mix, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Stir in the mini marshmallows and sliced strawberries, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve so the flavors can blend and the salad can chill properly.
- Just before serving, fold in the sliced bananas for the freshest texture and best appearance.
- Garnish with extra fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a drizzle of strawberry syrup if desired, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Make sure to use instant vanilla pudding mix for this recipe. Cook & serve pudding will not work and will not give the correct texture.
- If you plan to serve the salad later, always add the bananas just before serving for the best texture and appearance. Bananas will brown and become soft and mushy if they sit too long in the salad.
- To slow down browning, you can dip banana slices in a small amount of lemon juice before adding them to the salad. This will help them stay fresh for a few hours if needed.
- Keep in mind that using lemon juice may add a very subtle citrus flavor to the salad.
We made this salad again and it turned out great.
what kind of greek yogurt? plain?
what size pkg. of pudding mix?
Greek yogurt has thicker consistency and stronger flavors than regular.
3.4 Oz package of pudding.
Bets regards.
@Dragana,
Plain Greek yogurt or vanilla Greek yogurt?
You can use both, Sara.
Best,
Dragana