Walking Strawberry Pretzel Salad

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Strawberry pretzel salad walks right off the buffet table in this fun recipe, combining all the elements of pretzel salad right in a snack-size bag of mini pretzels (inspired by walking tacos). Strawberries, whipped topping, jell-o, and pudding, plus salty pretzels, make for a winning go-anywhere snack.

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Julia Levy
Julia Levy
Julia Levy
Julia Levy is an experienced cook with a demonstrated history of working in the publishing industry. She is skilled in catering, food & beverage, event planning, and menu development. She tests and develops recipes in the DotDash Meredith Test Kitchen for Southern Living.
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Nicole McLaughlin
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Nicole McLaughlin

Nicole McLaughlin produces the educational and entertaining food series from Allrecipes; You Can Cook That. She is known for her relatability with the home-cook audience. With over 20 years in the culinary world, she is able to effectively deliver a bounty of knowledge, with a side of sarcastic wit.

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Updated on June 25, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

  • 2 (1 1/2 ounce) bags mini pretzels (such as Snyder's®)

  • 1 (5 1/2 ounce) package vanilla pudding (such as Snack Pack®)

  • 1 (3 1/4 ounce) package strawberry gelatin (such as Jell-O®)

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries, plus more for garnish

  • 1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed (such as Cool Whip®)

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    an overhead view of all ingredients to make a walking strawberry pretzel salad gathered on a kitchen counter

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  2. Open pretzel bags and coarsely crush pretzels with your hands.

    pretzel being crushed in the pretzel bag.

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  3. Remove 1 tablespoon of crushed pretzels from each bag, and reserve for garnish.

    a tablespoon of crushed pretzels sits just to the right of the pretzel bag on a marble countertop.

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  4. Dollop half of the vanilla pudding into each bag.

    a dollop of vanilla pudding added to crushed pretzels in pretzel bag.

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  5. Dollop half of the strawberry jell-o into each bag. 

    Strawberry jello added on top of vanilla pudding inside pretzel bag.

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  6. Top each with 1/4 cup strawberries.

    fresh diced strawberries being added to pretzel bag.

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  7. Dollop with 1/4 cup of the whipped topping. 

    a high angle view of several walking strawberry pretzel salads, in pretzel bags, wrangled on a tray, wooden spoons in two of the bags highlighting all the components to the recipe.

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  8. Garnish with reserved pretzels and strawberries.

    Whipped cream garnished with fresh diced strawberries and a tablespoon of crushed pretzels.

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Cook's Notes:

It helps with ease of eating to layer the pretzels with the other ingredients. It’s otherwise hard to get all the pretzels coated in the pudding. 

Add some toasted pecans to the bag for a nutty crunch.

Make your own Jell-o or pudding for crowd (to minimize plastic waste).

Use different flavors of Jell-o or pudding.

Use gluten-free pretzels for a GF option.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

383 Calories
10g Fat
68g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 383
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 684mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 68g 25%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 59mg 5%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 216mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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