Cranberry Chunk Salad
Bursting with festive flavors and a delightful medley of textures, Cranberry Chunk Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish for any holiday or special occasion. This no-cook recipe combines tart, coarsely chopped fresh cranberries with sweet red and green apples, juicy halved grapes, and tropical crushed pineapple, all brought together by the crunch of chopped pecans. Mini marshmallows and whipped cream add a creamy, fluffy finish, making this salad both refreshing and indulgent. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time, this vibrant side dish is best served chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully. Perfect as a Thanksgiving or Christmas accompaniment or even as a light dessert, this Cranberry Chunk Salad is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large red apple (diced)
- 1 large green apple (diced)
- 1 cup seedless red grapes (halved)
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple (drained)
- 0.5 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1.5 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and drain well.
Place the cranberries in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Be careful not to over-process; the chunks should still be visible.
Transfer the chopped cranberries to a large mixing bowl and stir in the granulated sugar. Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes to macerate and soften the cranberries slightly.
Meanwhile, dice the red and green apples into bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on for color and texture. Halve the seedless red grapes.
Add the diced apples, halved grapes, drained crushed pineapple, and chopped pecans to the bowl with the cranberries. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
Gently fold in the mini marshmallows and whipped cream or whipped topping until the mixture is fully incorporated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Give the salad a quick stir before serving. Serve chilled as a side dish or dessert, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.5 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.5 g | 398% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 378 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 173 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 323.9 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.8 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 256.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.7 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 367 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1618 mg | 34% | |
*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.
