Fluffy Cranberry Salad
By
melissa harris
@mharrisrn
5
One of my favorites during the holidays. Great way to incorporate cranberries during traditional Thanksgiving. But good anytime of the year too if you can find fresh cranberries.
It's also a very pretty salad and looks great on the table. Even the kids will like it.
It's also a very pretty salad and looks great on the table. Even the kids will like it.
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Notes from the Test Kitchen:
Tart, crunchy and sweet, this salad is more than just fluffy. It's super easy to prepare and really packs a punch of flavor. What a great holiday side dish!
Tart, crunchy and sweet, this salad is more than just fluffy. It's super easy to prepare and really packs a punch of flavor. What a great holiday side dish!
Ingredients
- 12 oz
- fresh cranberries
- 1 c
- granulated sugar
- 1/2 c
- powdered sugar
- 1 small can(s)
- crushed pineapple, lightly drained
- 1 1/2 c
- heavy cream, cold
- 1
- granny smith apple, cut into peices
- 2 c
- miniature marshmallows
- 1/4 c
- chopped pecans or walnuts
How to Make Fluffy Cranberry Salad
- 1Using food chopper or processor; grind rinsed cranberries with granulated sugar until well incorporated. Place in serving bowl and fold in pineapple, apples, and marshmallows. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- 2Before serving, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. (Powdered sugar can be omitted here, but since cranberries are naturally tart, this adds a little extra sweetness to the salad). For best results, use cold beaters and mixing bowl. (I place my beaters and bowl in the freezer for about 5-10 minutes.) This keeps my cream from warming up during the mixing process. The colder the cream, the thicker it gets!
- 3Add pecans (opt) to cranberry mixture. Fold in whipped cream and serve.
About Fluffy Cranberry Salad
Course/Dish: Fruit Sides, Fruit Salads
Main Ingredient: Fruit
Regional Style: American
Collection: Thanksgiving Table
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
