Cranberry Salad
Cranberry Salad is a refreshing, sweet-tart dish typically served as a side or dessert, especially during holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas. It combines fresh or canned cranberries with complementary ingredients like oranges, apples, nuts, marshmallows, and sometimes gelatin. Variations may include sugar for sweetness, whipped cream for creaminess, and pecans or walnuts for crunch. The salad is often chilled before serving to enhance its flavors.
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, chopped
- 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 medium apple, chopped
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix first 6 ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
- To serve, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream and walnuts into cranberry mixture.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 32mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
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