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33 EASY DESSERT SALADS

Updated: Feb 24, 2025 · Published: Dec 1, 2024 by Sana Umer · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Looking for something sweet yet refreshing?

These 33 easy dessert salads are the perfect treat!

Combining fruit, cream, and a touch of sweetness, these dessert salads are ideal for any occasion.

Whether you're hosting a summer BBQ, a holiday gathering, or just craving a light dessert, these recipes deliver the perfect balance of flavor and texture.

From classic fruit salad with whipped cream to decadent chocolate and berry desserts, there’s something for everyone.

Not only are these salads easy to prepare, but they’re also versatile, allowing you to mix and match ingredients based on what you have on hand.

Some feature vibrant tropical fruits, while others are rich with creamy puddings, marshmallows, or cheesecake fillings.

Whether served as a side dish or dessert, these treats are a fun way to enjoy fresh ingredients in a sweet, indulgent form.

These dessert salads are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth without being overly heavy.

Easy Dessert Salad Recipes for Sweet Treats

33. Creamy Fruit Salad

A mix of fresh fruits tossed with creamy dressing, offering a sweet, refreshing treat that’s perfect for any occasion.

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32. Creamy Cheesecake Fruit Salad

Creamy cheesecake filling combined with vibrant fruit for a sweet, indulgent salad that’s a hit at gatherings.

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31. Ambrosia Salad

A classic dessert salad with marshmallows, fruit, and a creamy dressing, perfect for holidays or casual get-togethers.

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30. Stone Fruit Salad with Goat Cheese and Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette

Fresh stone fruits paired with creamy goat cheese and tangy honey-lemon vinaigrette, creating a sweet yet savory salad.

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29. Thanksgiving Fruit Salad Recipe

A festive fruit salad filled with seasonal fruits and creamy dressing, perfect for your holiday table or anytime.

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28. Fruit Salad

A refreshing mix of colorful, seasonal fruits tossed in a light dressing, perfect for a healthy, sweet treat.

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27. Vintage Lemon Fluff Salad

Light and fluffy with lemony sweetness, this retro dessert salad is a nostalgic treat with a refreshing twist.

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26. Low Carb Cheesecake Berry Salad Recipe

Creamy cheesecake filling paired with fresh berries, a low-carb dessert salad that’s both satisfying and guilt-free.

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25. Strawberry Kiwi Fruit Salad

A vibrant mix of strawberries and kiwis, tossed in a light dressing for a sweet and tangy dessert salad.

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24. Oreo Fluff Recipe

Crumbled Oreos and creamy fluff combine in this dessert salad for a fun and indulgent treat with a chocolatey twist.

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23. Waldorf Salad

Crisp apples, grapes, and walnuts in a creamy dressing, creating a delicious balance of textures and sweetness in each bite.

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22. Blue Cheese Sauce

Tangy blue cheese dressing perfect for drizzling over salad, adding a rich, savory twist to your dessert or salad.

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21. Blueberry Pretzel Salad

Salty pretzels, sweet blueberries, and creamy filling combine in this layered salad, offering a unique sweet-salty contrast.

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20. Pistachio ambrosia salad

A creamy salad with pistachio pudding, marshmallows, and fruit, providing a light and refreshing dessert with rich flavors.

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19. Red Fruit Salad with Dark Chocolate Biscuit Soil

Sweet red fruits paired with decadent dark chocolate biscuit soil for a rich and refreshing dessert salad experience.

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18. JELLO FRUIT SALAD

Jello mixed with fruit and a creamy dressing, creating a fun, colorful dessert salad that’s a crowd favorite.

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17. Hawaiian Ambrosia Fruit Salad

Tropical fruit and creamy dressing come together in this Hawaiian-inspired ambrosia salad, a refreshing, indulgent treat.

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16. Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad

A creamy cheesecake base with strawberries and bananas, offering a sweet and indulgent dessert salad that’s easy to make.

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15. Strawberry Pretzel Salad Without Cool Whip

Sweet strawberries, crunchy pretzels, and a creamy filling, made without Cool Whip, creating a satisfying sweet-salty dessert salad.

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14. Stone Fruit Salad

A simple yet delicious salad of fresh stone fruits, perfect for a light, sweet dessert that’s bursting with flavor.

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13. Healthy Weight Loss Fruit Salad with Yogurt

A refreshing fruit salad with yogurt dressing, offering a healthy, low-calorie option without sacrificing flavor or sweetness.

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12. Old Fashioned Frog Eye Salad

A nostalgic dessert salad with acini de pepe pasta, fruit, and creamy dressing, delivering a sweet, indulgent treat.

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11. Thanksgiving Fruit Salad (Fall Fruit Salad)

Seasonal fall fruits combined with a creamy dressing, creating a festive and colorful fruit salad perfect for Thanksgiving.

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10. Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad (No Whipped Cream)

A creamy cheesecake salad with strawberries and bananas, made without whipped cream, offering a deliciously smooth texture

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9. Tropical Fruit Salad | Easy Summer Fruit Salad

A bright mix of tropical fruits tossed in a light dressing, offering a refreshing, sweet salad perfect for summer.

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8. Watermelon, Feta and Mint Salad

Juicy watermelon, tangy feta, and fresh mint combine in this sweet and savory salad for a refreshing treat.

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7. Fourth of July Watermelon Blueberry Salad

A patriotic fruit salad featuring fresh watermelon and blueberries, perfect for your Fourth of July celebrations.

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6. Easy Ambrosia Salad Recipe

A classic ambrosia salad with fruit, marshmallows, and a creamy dressing, offering a sweet, light, and colorful dessert.

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5. Apple Snickers Salad

Crunchy apples, caramel, and Snickers bars combined in a creamy dressing, delivering a sweet and satisfying dessert salad.

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4. Cherry Fluff Dessert Salad

A fluffy, sweet salad with cherries and marshmallows, making it a perfect dessert for any gathering or holiday.

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3. Ambrosia Salad

Classic ambrosia salad with fruit, marshmallows, and creamy dressing, creating a nostalgic, creamy, and sweet dessert salad.

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2. Berry Cheesecake Salad

Creamy cheesecake filling paired with fresh berries, creating a rich and indulgent dessert salad that’s perfect for any event.

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1. Ambrosia Salad

A classic, creamy dessert salad filled with fruit, marshmallows, and a sweet dressing, making it a party favorite.

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What are some popular dessert salad ingredients?

Common ingredients include whipped cream, marshmallows, fruit, pudding, and cream cheese.

Can dessert salads be made in advance?

Yes! Most can be prepared a few hours or even a day ahead, making them great for parties or gatherings.

What’s a refreshing dessert salad?

Fruit salad with cream or a tropical fruit salad are both light and refreshing options.

Are dessert salads kid-friendly?

Absolutely! They’re a fun and sweet way to incorporate fruit and cream, making them perfect for kids.

Can I make dessert salads with low-sugar ingredients?

Yes! You can swap out sugar or use sugar-free versions of ingredients like pudding or whipped cream.

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About Sana Umer

I'm Sana Umer — the home cook behind every recipe on For Foodie Friends. I'm a Pakistani-American mom of two based in the US, and I've been cooking seriously for about a decade now, mostly because feeding a family every day is the fastest way to learn how to actually cook.

I'm completely self-taught. I learned by watching my mother in Pakistan, by burning a lot of food in my early years, and by paying attention to which recipes worked and which ones needed fixing. I don't specialize in just one cuisine — I cook the Pakistani dishes I grew up with, the American desserts my kids request, weeknight dinners, holiday roasts, and everything in between.

Every recipe is personally tested in my own kitchen, every word is written by me, and every photo is taken of food I actually made.

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Hi, I'm Sana Umer — the home cook, recipe tester, and writer behind For Foodie Friends.

I'm a Pakistani-American mom based in the US. I learned to cook in two kitchens — my mother's in Pakistan, where I grew up watching whole spices bloom in oil, and my own kitchen now, where I cook for my husband and kids.

Every recipe on this site has been tested in my own kitchen, often more times than I'd like to admit, before it ever made it here. I cook a little bit of everything: the Pakistani comfort food I grew up with, the American desserts my kids beg for, weeknight dinners that need to come together fast, and the holiday spreads that take all day.

If a recipe is on this site, it earned its place. No ghostwriters, no AI shortcuts, no copy-paste from somewhere else — just real recipes from a real kitchen, written to actually work the first time you make them.

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