Cranberry Salad
This Cranberry Salad is a festive and refreshing dish that brings together tart cranberries, sweet pineapple, and crunchy pecans for a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a light side dish, this salad is both simple to prepare and sure to impress!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl: For combining the ingredients.
- Food Processor or Blender: To chop the cranberries, if desired.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: For accurate measurements.
- Serving Bowl: To present the salad beautifully.
Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 2 cups fresh cranberries or 1 bag of frozen cranberries
- 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping or 8 oz cream cheese
- Instructions
- Chop Cranberries: Pulse cranberries in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine cranberries pineapple, pecans, and sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Add Creaminess: Fold in whipped topping or cream cheese until combined.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Stir gently transfer to a serving bowl, and enjoy!
Instructions
- Chop Cranberries: Pulse cranberries in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine cranberries, pineapple, pecans, and sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Add Creaminess: Fold in whipped topping or cream cheese until combined.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Stir gently, transfer to a serving bowl, and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the sweetness and add other fruits or nuts to customize it to your liking!