Cranberry Salad Best Ever for Thanksgiving Dinner
Brighten up your Thanksgiving table with the "Cranberry Salad Best Ever for Thanksgiving Dinner"—a vibrant, no-cook side dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with sweet orange pieces, crisp Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apple, and juicy crushed pineapple for a delightful medley of fall flavors. Chopped pecans add crunch, while mini marshmallows and whipped cream lend a creamy, pillowy texture that balances every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes and chilled to perfection, this easy cranberry salad is the perfect complement to turkey and all the trimmings. Make it ahead, let the flavors meld, and watch it become the star of your holiday table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Orange
- 1 Apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp preferred)
- 1 cup Crushed pineapple (canned, drained)
- 0.5 cup Pecans (chopped)
- 1 cup Mini marshmallows
- 1 cup Whipped cream
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly and drain any excess water.
In a food processor, pulse the cranberries until they are finely chopped but not pureed.
Transfer the chopped cranberries into a mixing bowl and sprinkle the granulated sugar over them. Mix well and let them sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
Zest the orange and set the zest aside. Peel the orange and chop it into small pieces, removing seeds if necessary.
Core and finely dice the apple into small, bite-sized pieces.
Add the chopped orange, diced apple, drained crushed pineapple, and orange zest to the bowl with the cranberries. Mix until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Fold in the chopped pecans, mini marshmallows, and whipped cream. Gently fold the mixture until everything is well incorporated.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold and enjoy this refreshing cranberry salad as a perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.1 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 4% | |
*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.
