• 4 Tbsp. margarine, melted

• 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar

• 2 cups pretzels, crushed

• 1 (6 oz) package strawberry gelatin (regular or sugar free)

• 2 cups boiling water

• 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

• 4 oz fat-free cream cheese

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 cup reduced calorie Cool Whip

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine margarine, brown sugar and pretzels and press into a 13x9x2 inch pan.

Bake for 10 minutes; cool.

Prepare gelatin according to package directions.  Add sliced strawberries and cool in refrigerator until gelatin begins to set.

In a mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar.  Once blended, fold Cool Whip into cream cheese mixture.

Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over cooled crust.  Pour semi-firm gelatin on top of cream cheese layer.  

Refrigerate until set.  Cut into squares and serve.

Great as a side salad or quick summer dessert!

Servings: 16

Calories: approx. 163 calories per serving (varies based on use of reduced fat/reduced calorie products versus regular)

Protein:  approx. 3 grams protein per serving