Description
A sweet and salty American salad combining crispy pretzels, tangy Greek yogurt dressing, and fresh strawberries. Quick to make, customizable, and perfect for family gatherings or potlucks. The light dressing with Neufchâtel cream cheese offers a velvety texture, while the pretzel crunch and dried fruit provide a delightful contrast.
Ingredients
Finely chopped pretzel sticks 4 cups
Neufchâtel cream cheese 1 brick (8 oz), softened
Plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup
Chopped fresh strawberries 1 cup
Dried cranberries 1/2 cup
Sliced pecans 1/4 cup
Instructions
Rinse pretzel sticks and drain thoroughly.
Beat Neufchâtel cream cheese with Greek yogurt until smooth, then refrigerate to chill.
Dice strawberries to maintain texture without excess moisture.
In a large bowl, mix pretzels with strawberries, cranberries, and pecans.
Fold chilled yogurt-cream cheese mixture into the pretzel-fruit blend.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Use gluten-free pretzels for dietary needs.
Vegan option: substitute Neufchâtel with vegan cream cheese.
Enhance flavor by using day-old pretzels.
Add fresh mint leaves for a citrusy finish.
Adjust fruit ratios or swap dried cranberries with raisins/blueberries.
Store refrigerated up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg