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Cranberry Salad

Sweet, tart, and perfect for serving at your next holiday dinner! This dish can double as a side dish or dessert.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 168kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 medium tart apple chopped
  • 8 ounces canned crushed pineapple
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 8 ounces whipped topping

Instructions

  • Add the cranberries to a food processor or blender and process until finely chopped.
  • Add the cranberries to a large glass mixing bowl along with the sugar. Toss to coat.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Add the apple, pineapple, marshmallows, pecans, and whipped topping to the bowl with the cranberries and stir well to combine.
  • Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator, tightly covered, for up to 3 days.

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Notes

We use whipped topping, such as Cool Whip, for this recipe and it lasts for 3-4 days, though it does get a bit watery as it sets. If using homemade whipped cream, it will likely be best served fresh.
If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop the cranberries by hand.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg