This festive creamy cranberry salad is sweet enough to be a dessert! Perfect for the holiday table and easy to throw together. Just remember that it’s best if you mix up the ingredients and let them sit overnight. That gives the cranberries time to soak up the sweetness of the apple and pineapple. Then right before serving you stir in the whipped topping.
The walnuts are optional and I never add them because of our personal preference. Also good to note, that this salad is best the first day. It’ll last a day or two but not more. I would serve it the day I mix it up.
Creamy Cranberry Salad
This festive creamy cranberry salad is perfect for your holiday table. A little sweet, a little tart, and just hits the spot.
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh cranberries chopped (12 oz pkg)
- 1 apple chopped
- 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 cups whipped cream (8 oz. tub)
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans chopped, optional
Instructions
- Pulse cranberries and apple in food processor to chop them or chop with a knife.
- In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Fold in whipped cream and nuts right before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
