Awesome Our Family Cranberry Salad
Brighten up your holiday table with the irresistible "Awesome Our Family Cranberry Salad," a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s equal parts sweet and tangy. Featuring a medley of fresh cranberries, juicy grapes, crisp apples, crunchy celery, and chopped nuts, this no-cook recipe is effortlessly tossed with a touch of whipped cream for a light and fluffy finish. Sweetened with a hint of granulated sugar to balance the cranberries’ natural tartness, and enhanced by the tropical flair of crushed pineapple, this festive salad is truly the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Perfect as a side dish or a refreshing dessert, it comes together in just 20 minutes of prep and is best served chilled, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Add a sprinkle of orange zest for an extra burst of citrusy brightness, making this cranberry salad the highlight of your next gathering. Keywords: cranberry salad recipe, holiday side dish, no-cook salad, fruity Christmas dessert, easy holiday recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 1 cup chopped apple (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 0.75 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean paper towel.
Place the cranberries in a food processor and pulse them a few times until they are coarsely chopped. Be careful not to over-process; you want small, even pieces rather than a puree.
Transfer the chopped cranberries to a large mixing bowl and stir in the granulated sugar. Mix well to ensure the cranberries are evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow this mixture to sit for at least 1 hour. This will help macerate the cranberries and sweeten them.
After the cranberries have been macerated, gently fold in the crushed pineapple, halved grapes, chopped apple, celery, and chopped nuts. Stir until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Fold in the whipped cream or whipped topping, gently mixing until the salad is light and fluffy. Take care not to overmix, as this may deflate the whipped cream.
Transfer the cranberry salad to a serving dish or individual bowls. If desired, garnish with a sprinkle of orange zest for a pop of color and flavor.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Serve chilled and enjoy this vibrant, fruity salad alongside your holiday feast or as a refreshing dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2725 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.5 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.8 g | 284% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 253 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 369.6 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.1 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 311.9 g | ||
| Protein | 25.4 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 385 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2094 mg | 45% | |
*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.
