Old-Fashioned Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups (16 oz.) fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 (3 oz.) package of strawberry-flavored Jell-O
• 2 cups (16 oz.) crushed pretzels
• 1 cup (8 oz.) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (4 oz.) sour cream

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

0 minutes

Difficulty Level:

1 (simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Prepare Jell-O according to package directions.
2. In a large bowl, combine strawberries, crushed pretzels, and prepared Jell-O.
3. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream and sour cream together until stiff peaks form.
4. Fold whipped cream mixture into the pretzel-strawberry mixture.
5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information: Per serving (1/8 of recipe):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 12 grams
• Protein: 6 grams
• Carbohydrates: 35 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and tangy flavor
• Crunchy and creamy texture
• Nostalgic and reminiscent of childhood

User Comments:

• "This salad is a perfect blend of sweet and salty, and the crunchy pretzels add a nice contrast to the soft strawberries." - Amy M.
• "It's so easy to make, and it always disappears quickly at parties." - Sarah J.
• "The Jell-O gives it a unique twist that makes it a crowd-pleaser." - David K.

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
• If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute whipped topping.
• Refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours before serving to allow it to set.