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Cranberry Salad

This creamy cranberry salad is a blend of fresh cranberries, pineapple, marshmallows, pecans, coconut and apples, all tossed in a creamy dressing. A unique and colorful salad that's perfect for the holidays!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 178 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup chopped apple I use Granny Smith
  • 1 cup chopped pineapple fresh or canned
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 8 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
  • fresh cranberries, apples and marshmallows for garnish optional

Instructions

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  1. Pour the cranberries into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the berries are coarsely chopped.
  2. Place the cranberries and sugar in a glass or plastic bowl (do not use metal). Stir to combine.
  3. Cover the bowl and chill for at least 3 hours.
  4. Add the apple, pineapple, marshmallows, pecans and coconut to the bowl.
  5. Add the whipped topping to the bowl and fold gently to combine all the ingredients. Garnish with additional cranberries, apples and marshmallows if desired, then serve.

Notes

  • I use a food processor to chop my cranberries. You can also roughly chop them with a knife or even use a blender.
  • This salad can be made up to 8 hours before you plan to serve it.
  • It’s important to let the cranberries sit in the sugar for a few hours so that the berries have time to absorb the sugar, which helps to temper their tartness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 178kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 27mg (1%) Potassium 99mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 45IU (1%) Vitamin C 12.4mg (14%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178

% Daily Value*

Calories 178kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 27mg 1%
Potassium 99mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 45IU 1%
Vitamin C 12.4mg 14%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.