Fluffy, sweet, and bursting with fresh fruit and crunchy nuts, this WW Creamy Strawberry Chocolate Nut Salad is a guilt-free dessert dip that satisfies every sweet craving. Combining high-protein Greek yogurt, velvety blended cottage cheese, sweet berries, and dark chocolate chips, it comes together in just minutes!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Weight Watchers Friendly: Low-point, high-protein dessert packed with fresh fruit and light whip.
Rich & Creamy Texture: Blended cottage cheese and instant pudding mix combine to make a thick, cheesecake-like base.
No Cooking Required: Simple toss-and-chill prep for easy party serving or meal prep.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
High-Speed Blender: Perfect for blending the cottage cheese until velvety smooth.
Large Mixing Bowl & Rubber Spatula: For gently folding in the whipped topping and delicate fruit pieces.
Ingredients
2 cups Nonfat Greek yogurt
1 package (1 oz) Sugar-free vanilla instant pudding mix
1 cup Light whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese, blended smooth
1 tsp Vanilla extract
2 cups Strawberries, diced
1 cup Fresh cherries, pitted and halved
1/2 cup Chopped dates or dried cranberries
1/4 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans
2 tbsp Mini dark chocolate chips
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Blend Cottage Cheese: In a small blender, process the 1% cottage cheese until completely smooth and creamy.
2. Whisk Creamy Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the nonfat Greek yogurt, sugar-free instant pudding mix, blended cottage cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
3. Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the thawed light whipped topping until light and fluffy.
4. Add Fruit & Mix-Ins: Fold in the diced strawberries, pitted cherries, chopped dates (or dried cranberries), chopped nuts, and mini dark chocolate chips, reserving a small sprinkle of nuts and chocolate for topping.
5. Chill & Serve: Transfer to a serving dish, top with reserved nuts and dark chocolate chips, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Chef’s Tips
Keep Fruit Dry: Gently pat diced strawberries and cherries with a paper towel before folding them in to keep the salad thick and prevent extra liquid from watering down the base.
Pudding Flavor Swap: Swap vanilla instant pudding for sugar-free white chocolate or cheesecake instant pudding mix for a fun flavor twist!
Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving / 8 Yield)
Servings: 8
Calories: ~145 kcal
Protein: 9g
Net Carbs: 18g
Fat: 3.5g
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How long does this creamy fruit salad last in the fridge?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Give it a gentle stir before serving if any natural juices separate!