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Cranberry whipped cream salad in a small serving dish, with three cranberries garnishing the top.

Cranberry Whipped Cream Salad

Nancy Blackstone
Cranberry Whipped Cream Salad has a festive holiday taste that will be a popular addition to your dinner celebrations. Tart cranberries mixed with the sweet fruits, whipped cream, and crunchy walnuts makes this an irresistible retro salad sensation!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 16 Servings
Calories 209 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries coarsely chopped (food processor recommended)
  • 20 oz. pineapple chunks in juice drained well
  • 2 medium apples peeled and chopped (pink lady, gala or fuji are recommended)
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • ⅔ cups sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
  • 1 ¾ cups whipping cream whipped

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped cranberries, pineapple chunks, chopped apples, miniature marshmallows, sugar, salt and walnuts. Mix well.
  • Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
  • Just before serving, whip the whipping cream to a fairly stiff consistency and fold in. Garnish with fresh cranberries and chopped walnuts, if desired.

Notes

Variation:  Add in ¾ cups shredded coconut
If you're plating individual salads rather than serving buffet-style, serve on a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 34mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 426IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy salad recipe, Fruit salads, holiday desserts, holiday salads, light desserts, mid century salads, old fashioned salads., whipped cream desserts, whipped cream salads
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