Description
Looking for a quick, no-bake dish that adds both flavor and flair to your holiday table? This *Cranberry Fluff Salad* is the answer! Perfect as a sweet side or light dessert, it’s creamy, fruity, and delightfully fluffy. With vibrant fresh cranberries, crushed pineapple, marshmallows, and whipped topping, this is a fun and festive treat for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or anytime you need easy recipe inspiration. Great for potlucks, holiday dinners, and sweet breakfast ideas too!
Ingredients
12 oz fresh cranberries
1 cup granulated sugar
20 oz crushed pineapple, well-drained
2 cups mini marshmallows
8 oz whipped topping, thawed
0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
0.5 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
1. Finely chop cranberries in a food processor (do not puree).
2. Mix chopped cranberries with sugar and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
3. Drain crushed pineapple thoroughly using a mesh strainer.
4. In a large bowl, combine cranberry mixture, drained pineapple, mini marshmallows, and nuts if using.
5. Fold in whipped topping and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Chill the salad for at least 2 hours to help it set and enhance the flavor.
Draining the pineapple well is key to avoiding a watery texture.
Finely chop (not puree) the cranberries for ideal consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Side Dish
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg