A Little Different Cranberry Salad
Brighten up your holiday table with "A Little Different Cranberry Salad," a refreshing twist on traditional cranberry dishes! This no-cook recipe combines tart, coarsely chopped fresh cranberries with sweet crushed pineapple, fluffy mini marshmallows, crunchy pecans, and juicy diced apples for a medley of flavors and textures. The vibrant mixture is folded into a creamy, vanilla-infused whipped topping, creating a delightful balance of tangy and sweet. Perfect as a festive side dish or a unique dessert, this make-ahead salad is an ideal addition to Thanksgiving or Christmas menus. With its colorful presentation and irresistible taste, this cranberry salad will be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 0.5 cup pecans (or walnuts), chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium red apple, finely diced
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
Using a food processor, pulse the cranberries until they are coarsely chopped. Avoid over-processing; the pieces should have some texture.
Transfer the chopped cranberries to a large bowl and sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over them. Mix well to coat. Cover the bowl and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight, for the cranberries to macerate and soften.
After the maceration period, drain the crushed pineapple, reserving a few tablespoons of the juice if desired for additional flavor. Add the pineapple, mini marshmallows, chopped pecans, and diced apple to the cranberries. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
In a separate mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
Fold the whipped cream gently into the cranberry mixture, ensuring all ingredients are evenly combined.
Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold as a delightful side dish or dessert. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.9 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 51 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 301.3 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 241.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 931 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
