Cranberry Salad
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this refreshing Cranberry Salad, a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and creamy in every bite. Bursting with the natural tartness of fresh cranberries, crisp apples, juicy red seedless grapes, and tropical notes of crushed pineapple, this no-cook recipe is as quick to make as it is delightful to eat. Enhanced with the crunch of chopped walnuts and finished with a luscious whipped cream dressing, this salad is an irresistible blend of textures and flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time and served chilled, it’s a show-stopping side dish or light dessert for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or any occasion that calls for a festive, fruity centerpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup red seedless grapes
- 2 medium apples
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a food processor, pulse the cranberries until they are coarsely chopped. Be careful not to over-process them.
Transfer the chopped cranberries to a large mixing bowl and stir in the granulated sugar until evenly combined. Let the mixture rest for 15 minutes to allow the cranberries to macerate and release their juices.
While the cranberries are resting, halve the red seedless grapes and dice the apples into small bite-sized pieces.
Add the halved grapes, diced apples, and drained crushed pineapple to the bowl with the macerated cranberries. Mix gently to combine.
Fold in the chopped walnuts for a pleasant crunch and texture.
Finally, gently fold in the whipped cream to give the salad a light and creamy consistency.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled as a colorful and tangy side dish or dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.9 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 26 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 369.9 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.0 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 311.3 g | ||
| Protein | 25.0 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1714 mg | 36% | |
*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.
