Description
A refreshing and delicious cranberry salad that’s perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 8 oz container whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
Instructions
- Start by rinsing the cranberries and removing any stems or imperfections.
- If using fresh cranberries, chop them roughly.
- For frozen cranberries, ensure they are fully thawed and excess moisture is drained.
- In a bowl, combine the cranberries with granulated sugar.
- Let them sit for about 10 minutes, allowing the sugar to draw out the natural juices.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, gently fold in the whipped topping, mini marshmallows, chopped nuts (if using), and the drained crushed pineapple.
- Make sure everything combines well without deflating the whipped cream.
- Carefully add the sugared cranberries into the whipped cream mixture.
- Gently stir until evenly combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a serving dish or individual bowls.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Fresh cranberries should be roughly chopped.
- Let the cranberries sit with the sugar for 10 minutes to draw out juices.
- Use any brand of whipped topping.
- Optional for added crunch: chopped nuts.
- Make sure pineapple is fully drained.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg