Pink Lemonade Salad Recipe

This refreshing Pink Lemonade Salad is the perfect chilled side dish for any occasion! Imagine a delightful blend of creamy cool whip, tangy lemonade, and crunchy Ritz crackers – a surprising and delicious combination that's perfect for brunch, potlucks, or a light summer meal. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal prep time and chilling time for maximum flavor. Get ready to impress your guests with this unique and unforgettable salad!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 328.7 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pink Lemonade Salad

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How to Make Pink Lemonade Salad

  1. Crush one sleeve (16 oz box) of Ritz crackers into crumbs.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of butter.
  3. Combine the cracker crumbs and melted butter; mix well to coat.
  4. Press the cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. In a large bowl, thaw 8 ounces of Cool Whip completely until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add 1 (12 ounce) can of frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed, to the Cool Whip.
  7. Gently stir in 1 cup of miniature marshmallows.
  8. Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional).
  9. Pour the Cool Whip mixture evenly over the cracker crust.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours) to allow flavors to blend and the salad to chill thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

119g

Fat

44g

Carbs

16g