Cranberry Fluff Salad
This classic fluffy salad features tart cranberries, pineapple, marshmallows, and nuts in a cloud of whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple
- Pinch of salt
- 1½ cups mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped walnuts toasted, if you like
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Pulse 12 oz fresh cranberriesin a food processor 10 to 15 times, until finely chopped but not mushy. They should look like coarse relish.
- Place 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in a mesh strainer set over a bowl. Drain the pineapple, pressing on it gently with a spatula to remove most of the juice.
- Place the cranberries in a large non-metal bowl, stir in ¾ cup granulated sugar, drained pineapple, and a Pinch of salt. Cover, and refrigerate at least 3 hours, or overnight.
- After letting the mixture rest in the fridge, place it in a mesh strainer and let the extra juice drip out for a few minutes. If you skip this, the fluff will be watery. Save the juice for punch or spritzers.
- Stir 1½ cups mini marshmallows and ½ cup chopped walnuts into the cranberry mixture.
- Beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream to medium-stiff peaks, then gently fold it into the fruit mixture.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. It keeps nicely in the fridge for several days and can be made a day ahead.
Notes
Variations: several of the old recipes called for a diced apple, a sliced banana, or a cup of halved grapes. If you'd like more fruit/crunch, give one or more of those a try!
Whipped topping: you can replace the whipped cream with 2 cups of Cool Whip. If you choose this route, reduce the sugar in the recipe by half.
Leftovers: the salad will keep for a handful of days in the fridge, tightly covered.
Why use a non-metal bowl? The cranberries and pineapple are acidic and can react with some metal bowls, which can give the salad an off taste. A glass or ceramic bowl works best.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 14mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 0.5mg
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