Cranberry Cream Salad

Brighten up your holiday table with this irresistible Cranberry Cream Salad, a perfect blend of tangy, sweet, and creamy flavors that will delight your taste buds. Made with fresh cranberries, juicy crushed pineapple, fluffy mini marshmallows, and a luscious homemade whipped cream sweetened with a touch of powdered sugar and vanilla, this no-bake recipe is as easy as it is delicious. Optional chopped pecans or walnuts add a delightful crunch, balancing the smooth, airy texture of the salad. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes (plus chilling), this dish is ideal for busy schedules, making it a versatile side dish or light dessert for family gatherings and festive celebrations. Serve it chilled for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing treat that pairs beautifully with any holiday spread.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 340 grams Fresh cranberries
• 200 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Crushed pineapple (drained)
• 1 cup Mini marshmallows
• 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly and pat them dry. Using a food processor, pulse the cranberries until they are coarsely chopped.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the chopped cranberries with the granulated sugar. Stir well, cover, and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. This allows the cranberries to sweeten and release their juices.

Step 3

After the cranberry mixture has rested, drain any excess liquid and return the cranberries to the bowl.

Step 4

Add the drained crushed pineapple and mini marshmallows to the cranberry mixture. If you are using chopped pecans or walnuts, stir them in at this stage.

Step 5

In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream using a hand or stand mixer until soft peaks form.

Step 6

Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the whipped cream, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.

Step 7

Gently fold the whipped cream into the cranberry mixture until everything is well combined.

Step 8

Transfer the salad to a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve chilled as a festive side dish or dessert, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1155.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2480.7

Total Fat 120.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 240mg	0%
Sodium 128.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 343.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.0g	0%
Total Sugars 291.8g
Protein 8.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 98.0mg	0%
Iron 2.8mg	0%
Potassium 753.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.6%

Protein: 1.3%

Carbs: 55.1%