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    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Pineapple Pretzel Salad

    Posted: Aug 9, 2019 · Updated: May 24, 2024 by Sara · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Pineapple Pretzel Salad - This cool, creamy pineapple fluff filled with candied pretzels is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and can be served as a dessert or sweet side dish!

    Pineapple Pretzel Salad - This cool, creamy pineapple fluff filled with candied pretzels is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and can be served as a dessert or sweet side dish! 

    Pineapple Pretzel Salad - This cool, creamy pineapple fluff filled with candied pretzels is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and can be served as a dessert or sweet side dish! 

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    Back-to-school shopping is complete and we're packing in loads of fun for the last weeks of summer. It sounds so strange to say - "last weeks of summer."

    The temps around here are dropping into the mid-70s and the evenings are cool enough now where you need pants and a jacket. Why is it that winter lasts FOREVER and the summer months just fly by? It just doesn't seem fair.

    I knew there was still time though to share one of my favorite summer salads - Pineapple Pretzel Salad. It can be served as either a sweet side dish or a dessert. Our family loves this salad and we eat it quite often in the summer - normally as a side dish to a big potluck meal.

    HOW TO MAKE PINEAPPLE PRETZEL SALAD

    To make this delicious pineapple pretzel fluff, you'll need:

    • Pretzels
    • Butter
    • Sugar
    • Cream cheese
    • Crushed pineapple
    • Whipped topping

    For this recipe, you're going to need to crush your pretzels first. I usually just put mine in a gallon-sized ziplock bag and use a rolling pin to get the job done.

    Pineapple Pretzel Salad - This cool, creamy pineapple fluff filled with candied pretzels is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and can be served as a dessert or sweet side dish! 

    Next, you'll coat the pretzels in a mixture of butter and sugar. 

    Pineapple Pretzel Salad - This cool, creamy pineapple fluff filled with candied pretzels is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and can be served as a dessert or sweet side dish! 

    Holy yum. This is where it gets REAL good.

    Pineapple Pretzel Salad - This cool, creamy pineapple fluff filled with candied pretzels is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and can be served as a dessert or sweet side dish! 

    After you have the pretzels covered in the sugary mixture, spread them out on a baking sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes. Make sure to watch the pretzels closely because they can burn FAST.

    Pineapple Pretzel Salad - This cool, creamy pineapple fluff filled with candied pretzels is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and can be served as a dessert or sweet side dish!

    Allow the pretzels to cool and then break them apart in small pieces.

    Pineapple Pretzel Salad - This cool, creamy pineapple fluff filled with candied pretzels is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and can be served as a dessert or sweet side dish!

    Set them aside and get ready to make the "fluff." Add the crushed pineapple to the sweetened cream cheese mixture.

    Pineapple Pretzel Salad - This cool, creamy pineapple fluff filled with candied pretzels is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and can be served as a dessert or sweet side dish! 

    Fold in the whipped topping.

    Pineapple Pretzel Salad - This cool, creamy pineapple fluff filled with candied pretzels is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and can be served as a dessert or sweet side dish! 

    Now, here's where you ask the question, "Am I making this for people to eat immediately or for people to eat later? If it's the latter, pay attention to these tips. . .

    SHOULD I ADD THE PRETZELS TO THE SALAD RIGHT AWAY?

    No. That's a BIG NO. If you're not serving the salad immediately, DO NOT add the pretzels right away (they'll get super soggy). Follow the instructions on the recipe card through step #11.

    Pineapple Pretzel Salad - This cool, creamy pineapple fluff filled with candied pretzels is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and can be served as a dessert or sweet side dish!

    Put the salad in the fridge and store the pretzels in a ziplock baggie until you're ready to eat - then mix them in the salad and sprinkle some extra on top.

    Pineapple Pretzel Salad - This cool, creamy pineapple fluff filled with candied pretzels is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and can be served as a dessert or sweet side dish! 

    CAN I STORE LEFTOVER PRETZEL SALAD?

    Not really, at least our family doesn't. The pretzels begin to get soggy quickly once they're added to the salad.

    If we know we won't finish the whole salad in one sitting, we'll usually just prepare half of the salad with the pretzels and eat the other half either later the same day or the next.

    Pineapple Pretzel Salad - This cool, creamy pineapple fluff filled with candied pretzels is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and can be served as a dessert or sweet side dish! 

    The pretzels should keep fine stored in a plastic baggie. Remember not to put the pretzels in the fridge - only the salad before you add the pretzels! Got it? Good.

    Pineapple Pretzel Salad - This cool, creamy pineapple fluff filled with candied pretzels is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and can be served as a dessert or sweet side dish! 

    Put this salad on your Labor Day menu. I hope your family loves it as much as ours does!

    Pineapple Pretzel Salad - This cool, creamy pineapple fluff filled with candied pretzels is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and can be served as a dessert or sweet side dish! 

    LOOKING FOR MORE SUMMER SALAD IDEAS?

    • Dorito Taco Salad
    • Broccoli & Tomato Salad
    • Pea Salad
    • Snickers Caramel Apple Salad
    • Caprese Pasta Salad
    • Cheddar Broccoli Pasta Salad
    • Avocado Salad
    • Triple Berry Shortcake Salad
    • Strawberry Spinach Salad
    Pineapple Pretzel Salad - This cool, creamy pineapple fluff filled with candied pretzels is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and can be served as a dessert or sweet side dish!
    Pineapple Pretzel Salad - This cool, creamy pineapple fluff filled with candied pretzels is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and can be served as a dessert or sweet side dish! 

    Pineapple Pretzel Salad

    This cool, creamy pineapple fluff filled with candied pretzels is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and can be served as a dessert or sweet side dish!
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 1566kcal
    Author: Sara
    adjust servings: 12

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups pretzels (crushed into small pieces)
    • 1 cup butter (melted)
    • 1 ½ cups sugar (divided)
    • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
    • 20 ounce can crushed pineapple (drained)
    • 8 ounces whipped topping

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400º Fahrenheit.
    • Melt butter in a medium mixing bowl.
    • Stir in 1 cup sugar.
    • Pour in pretzels and stir until they are coated.
    • Spread pretzels out evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    • Bake for 6-8 minutes or until they hold together like toffee. Do not over-bake.
    • Allow pretzels to cool.
    • When cool, break pretzels apart into small pieces and set aside.
    • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and ½ cup sugar until whipped.
    • Mix in pineapple.
    • Fold in whipped topping.
    • Right before serving, stir in 1 ½ cups pretzels and sprinkle remaining pretzels on top.

    Notes

    1. Precision in Baking: When baking the pretzels coated with butter and sugar, keep a close eye on them to prevent over-browning or burning. Baking for 6–8 minutes at 400°F should yield pretzels that hold together like toffee. However, oven temperatures can vary, so check the pretzels frequently towards the end of the baking time to ensure they reach the desired texture without becoming overly crispy.
    2. Maintaining Crunch: To preserve the crunchy texture of the pretzels in the salad, wait until they are completely cooled before breaking them into small pieces. Breaking them too soon while they're still warm may result in uneven or soggy pretzel pieces. Allowing them to cool ensures that they maintain their crispiness and add a satisfying crunch to the salad.
    3. Last-Minute Assembly: To prevent the pretzels from becoming too soggy before serving, stir in the pretzel pieces just before serving the salad. This ensures that the pretzels retain their crunchiness and add a delightful texture to each bite. Sprinkle the remaining pretzel pieces on top as a garnish for added visual appeal and an extra crunch factor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1566kcal | Carbohydrates: 165g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 99g | Saturated Fat: 63g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 241mg | Sodium: 1441mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 122g | Vitamin A: 2962IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 3mg
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