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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!
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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!

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.

Method
 

  1. Chop Cranberries: Pulse cranberries in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
  2. Mix Ingredients: Combine cranberries, pineapple, pecans, and sugar in a mixing bowl.
  3. Add Creaminess: Fold in whipped topping or cream cheese until combined.
  4. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. 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!