Quick Cranberry Salad
Brighten up your table with this Quick Cranberry Salad, a refreshing medley of sweet, tart, and crunchy flavors that comes together in just 15 minutes! Bursting with fresh cranberries, juicy diced apple, crushed pineapple, and crunchy celery and pecans, this no-cook recipe offers a festive balance of textures and tastes. A dollop of whipped topping ties everything together into a creamy, fruit-filled delight that's perfect for holiday gatherings or as a light dessert. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, this chilled cranberry salad is a vibrant, crowd-pleasing favorite that delivers both flavor and convenience. Serve it cold and watch it vanish from the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup crushed pineapple
- 1 medium red apple
- 0.5 cup celery
- 0.5 cup pecans
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean towel.
Using a food processor, pulse the cranberries until finely chopped but not puréed. Be careful not to over-process.
Transfer the chopped cranberries to a large bowl and stir in the granulated sugar. Mix well and let it sit for 5 minutes to macerate, allowing the sugar to draw out the natural juices of the cranberries.
In the meantime, core and dice the red apple into small bite-sized pieces. No need to peel the apple unless preferred.
Finely chop the celery and pecans for added crunch and texture.
Add the diced apple, crushed pineapple (drain excess juice if necessary), chopped celery, and pecans to the cranberry mixture. Stir until combined.
Gently fold in the whipped topping to create a creamy and cohesive salad. Mix lightly to keep the texture fluffy.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold as a refreshing side dish or dessert option. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1298 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.6 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 71 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 225.0 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 176.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1204 mg | 26% | |
*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.
