Best 8 Fluffy Cranberry Salad Recipes

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Cranberry salad is a refreshing and delicious dish that is perfect for any holiday gathering or summer picnic. This classic salad is made with fresh cranberries, pineapple, marshmallows, walnuts, and whipped cream. There are many different variations of this salad, but the basic ingredients remain the same. The key to making the perfect cranberry salad is to use fresh, tart cranberries and to whip the cream until it is light and fluffy. With just a few simple steps, you can create a delicious and festive cranberry salad that will be the hit of your next party.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FLUFFY CRANBERRY SALAD



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A creamy cranberry salad. Even people who normally don't like cranberries will eat this salad. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Nancy

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 12h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh or frozen cranberries
8 ounces miniature marshmallows
2 cups white sugar
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 banana, peeled and sliced
1 cup whipped cream

Steps:

  • If using frozen cranberries let thaw before using. In a food processor or blender grind the cranberries. Add the sugar, crushed pineapple and marshmallows. Let mixture stand overnight.
  • Just before serving stir in the sliced banana and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.4 calories, Carbohydrate 76 g, Cholesterol 4.6 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 27.3 mg, Sugar 64.7 g

CRANBERRY FLUFF SALAD



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Family-favorite holiday dessert salad. Light, crisp, sweet, and tart.

Provided by Rachel

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
½ cup white sugar
1 medium tart apple
3 cups mini marshmallows
½ cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup pecans, chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Chop cranberries in a food processor. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and combine with sugar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Dice apple. Add to cranberry mixture with marshmallows, grapes, pecans, and salt; stir until combined.
  • Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Gently fold in whipped topping before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 104.3 mg, Sugar 35.1 g

CRANBERRY FLUFF



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Move over ambrosia salad: This sweet and tangy Thanksgiving side dish -- a Midwestern classic -- is as delicious as it is festive looking. It can also be whipped up in a matter of minutes, a boon for any holiday host.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
3 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup halved red grapes
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 sweet, crisp apple, such as such as Honeycrisp or Pink Lady, cut into small dice
1/2 cup whipped cream or prepared whipped topping

Steps:

  • Pulse the cranberries and sugar in a food processor until the cranberries are finely minced, about 8 times. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the marshmallows. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 4 hours and up to 12.
  • When ready to serve, stir in the grapes, walnuts and apple, then fold in the whipped cream until completely combined.

FLUFFY CRAN-RASPBERRY SALAD



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Introduce our sweet Fluffy Cran-Raspberry Salad to the Thanksgiving table this year. This brightly colored Fluffy Cran-Raspberry Salad gets its delicious flavor from vanilla pudding, COOL WHIP topping and frozen raspberries.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings, about 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups frozen raspberries
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1 can (14 oz.) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1-1/2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows

Steps:

  • Microwave raspberries in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. or just until thawed.
  • Add dry pudding mix and cranberry juice; stir 2 min.
  • Add cranberry sauce; stir until blended. Gently stir in COOL WHIP, then marshmallows.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 22 g, Protein 0.7287 g

CRANBERRY FLUFF SALAD



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It wasn't Thanksgiving without my grandmother's cool and tangy cranberry fluff. With only four ingredients, it's a cinch to make. Now my siblings and I carry on her tradition. -Leah Nicholes, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
2 cups sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Pulse cranberries in a food processor until coarsely chopped; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in sugar; refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours., To serve, beat cream until soft peaks form. Stir pecans into cranberry mixture; fold in whipped cream. If desired, top with additional cranberries and chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CREAMY CRANBERRY SALAD



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One of my piano students taught me the perfect lesson in holiday recipes: this fresh cranberry salad. The keys are tangy fruit, fluffy marshmallows and crunchy nuts. -Alexandra Lypecky, Dearborn, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, chopped
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 medium apple, chopped
2/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix first 6 ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., To serve, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream and walnuts into cranberry mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FLUFFY CRANBERRY DELIGHT



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This was originally my daughter's recipe, and she or I will make it for one or more of our holiday get-togethers. It can be served as a fruit salad along with the meal or as a light dessert. It's particularly pretty in a cut-glass bowl on a buffet. -Ruth Bolduc, Conway, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cranberries
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the cranberries, sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until berries burst. Strain through a food mill or sieve into a large bowl. , Stir in the gelatin, lemon juice and orange juice. Cool until mixture coats the back of a spoon. , In a small bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into cranberry mixture. Chill until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

VEGAN CRANBERRY FLUFF SALAD



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Creamy, dreamy cranberry fluff salad made vegan with coconut whipped cream and vegan-friendly mini marshmallows. Is it a salad? Is it a dessert? Does it matter? :)

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar*
1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple in juice, drained well
2 1/2 cups coconut whipped cream (from about 3 cans full-fat coconut milk**)
2 cups vegan mini marshmallows (I like Dandies)
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons raw or toasted unsalted pecans (chopped)

Steps:

  • Place the cranberries and the sugar into a high-powered blender or food processor. Pulse until finely chopped but not pureed. Transfer mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight. Add your cans of coconut milk to the refrigerator at the same time. The coconut cream needs to be chilled in order to make the coconut whipped cream.
  • The next day, add cranberries to a large bowl. Drain the pineapple by pouring into a fine-mesh strainer and press gently on the pineapple with the back of a wooden spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Pour drained pineapple into bowl with cranberries. Add 1/2 cup pecans. Stir until combined.
  • To make the coconut whipped cream, scoop the coconut cream off of the top of the cans of coconut milk. Save the liquid for smoothies or discard. Add the coconut cream to a medium bowl. Using a hand mixer, whip the coconut cream until smooth and fluffy. Add 2 1/2 cups of the coconut whipped cream to the salad along with the marshmallows. Use a spatula to fold the whipped cream into the salad.
  • Serve topped with remaining pecans. You can serve this immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for 3-4 days (stir again before serving). Can also be frozen but I recommend thawing and stirring before serving (some cranberry fluff can be served frozen but we didn't think the vegan version was great frozen).

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a tart and tangy flavor that is perfect for this salad. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Make sure the cranberries are coated in sugar. This will help to prevent them from becoming too tart.
  • Chill the salad before serving. This will help to set the flavors and make the salad more refreshing.
  • Serve the salad with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. This will add a delicious creamy touch to the salad.

Conclusion:

Fluffy Cranberry Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights. The combination of tart cranberries, sweet sugar, and creamy marshmallows is sure to please everyone at your table.

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