16 Retro Sweet Salads That No One Can Resist

Get ready to experience salad like never before with these sweet salad recipes! These mouthwatering creations are a celebration of all things sweet that will leave your taste buds begging for more. Whether you’re craving a light and refreshing starter or a decadent dessert in salad form, we’ve got you covered with recipes that are sure to satisfy every craving.

Grandma’s Old Fashioned Fruit Salad

Grandma's Old Fashioned Fruit Salad.
Grandma’s Old Fashioned Fruit Salad. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Grandma’s old-fashioned fruit salad with mayonnaise is easily my favorite holiday fruit salad. This creamy fruit salad recipe comes together quickly with just some fresh fruit, chocolate chips for added sweetness, and a 2-ingredient dressing.
Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Old Fashioned Fruit Salad

Easy Grape Salad Recipe

A bowl of grape salad topped with chopped nuts and garnished with a mint leaf, being served with a spoon.
Easy Grape Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy grape salad with cream cheese is full of summery flavor and comes together fast. It only takes minutes to make this tasty treat!
Get the Recipe: Easy Grape Salad Recipe

Berry-Licious Cheesecake Fruit Salad

Closeup of bowl of salad.
Berry-Licious Cheesecake Fruit Salad. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These cheesecake fruit salad recipe is loaded with four different berries in a sweet cream cheese sauce. It’s the perfect party side.
Get the Recipe: Berry-Licious Cheesecake Fruit Salad

July 4 Fruit Salad

July 4 Fruit Salad.
July 4 Fruit Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This healthy patriotic fruit salad is full of sweet berries, marshmallows, and yogurt for the creamy base instead of whipped topping. Perfect July 4 fruit salad!
Get the Recipe: July 4 Fruit Salad

Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad

A bowl of salad.
Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Strawberry cheesecake fluff salad is rich, creamy, and full of strawberries. It’s a great dessert, especially during the summer months.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad

Easy Oreo Fluff Recipe

Overhead closeup of bowl.
Easy Oreo Fluff Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Want to know how to make Oreo fluff? Learn it all here! Oreo fluff dip with cream cheese recipe is rich, sweet, and so easy to make!
Get the Recipe: Easy Oreo Fluff Recipe

Orange Fluff Salad

A bowl of salad.
Orange Fluff Salad. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Orange Fluff Salad tastes like a creamsicle in a bowl! It has a dreamy, creamy orange-vanilla flavor that is super addicting!
Get the Recipe: Orange Fluff Salad

Fresh Fruit Salad With Whipped Cream

Fresh FruitSalad With Whipped Cream
Fresh Fruit Salad With Whipped Cream. Photo credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

A creamy fruit salad with whipped cream, marshmallows, and coconut is a sweet dessert or side dish that everyone will love!
Get the Recipe: Fresh Fruit Salad With Whipped Cream

Jello Salad

Jello Salad
Jello Salad. Photo credit: Budget Bytes.

Jello salad is a sweet, creamy, popular dessert that’s easy to make and always a crowd favorite for potlucks, picnics, and holidays!
Get the Recipe: Jello Salad

Watermelon Berry Summer Salad

Watermelon Berry Summer Salad.
Watermelon Berry Summer Salad. Photo credit: Yay! For Food.

Bursting with sweet, colorful fruit and fresh, cooling mint, this vibrant watermelon salad recipe is so easy to make and delicious that you’ll want to serve it all summer long.
Get the Recipe: Watermelon Berry Summer Salad

Pudding Fruit Salad

Pudding Fruit Salad
Pudding Fruit Salad. Photo credit: Princess Pinky Girl.

Vanilla Pudding Fruit Salad is made in one bowl using only, a tub of whipped cream, a packet of dry pudding mix, and marshmallows in a creamy pudding sauce.
Get the Recipe: Pudding Fruit Salad

Ambrosia Salad

Ambrosia Salad Recipe
Ambrosia Salad. Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

Whether you serve it as a dessert or a side dish, this marshmallow fruit salad is a must! A classic ambrosia salad is too good to be missed!
Get the Recipe: Ambrosia Salad

Summer Fruit Salad With Lemon Dressing

Summer Fruit Salad With Lemon Dressing.
Summer Fruit Salad With Lemon Dressing. Photo credit: Jo Cooks.

This Summer Fruit Salad with Lemon Dressing is super healthy, delicious, refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day. Always a crowd pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Summer Fruit Salad With Lemon Dressing

Fruit Salad With Cool Whip

Fruit Salad With Cool Whip
Fruit Salad With Cool Whip. Photo credit: Midwestern Homelife.

Fruit salad with Cool Whip and pudding is a light and refreshing fresh fruit salad in a creamy Cool Whip dressing that stirs together in minutes.
Get the Recipe: Fruit Salad With Cool Whip

Berry Cheesecake Salad

Berry Cheesecake Salad
Berry Cheesecake Salad. Photo credit: Princess Pinky Girl.

Berry Cheesecake Salad is a cool and creamy side dish or dessert salad. Its cheesecake fluff is folded into your favorite fresh fruit and berries. This simple recipe can be made in mere minutes and pairs perfectly with your grilled meats and savory sides.
Get the Recipe: Berry Cheesecake Salad

Strawberry Fluff Salad

Strawberry Fluff Salad.
Strawberry Fluff Salad. Photo Credit: To Simply Inspire.

This easy strawberry fluff is a no-bake dessert salad recipe that is so light and airy! Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients of cream cheese, powdered sugar, marshmallows, and loads of fresh strawberries.
Get the recipe: Strawberry Fluff Salad

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