Best 10 Party Cranberry Salad Recipes

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Party cranberry salad is a classic holiday dish that is both delicious and visually appealing. It is a refreshing and tangy salad that is perfect for a party or potluck. The combination of sweet and tart cranberries, crunchy walnuts, creamy whipped cream, and tangy orange juice makes this salad a hit with everyone who tries it. This easy-to-make salad can be made in advance, making it a great option for busy hosts and hostesses.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY SALAD



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This cranberry salad recipe is reminiscent of a Waldorf salad or a taffy apple salad. Sweet and creamy, this cranberry salad is supposedly a favorite among kids but all of the adults love it too!

Provided by Dolores Cruz

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries, finely chopped
½ cup white sugar
2 cups chopped apples
1 cup miniature marshmallows
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup vanilla yogurt
1 cup frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed

Steps:

  • Combine chopped cranberries and sugar in a large, nonreactive bowl. Toss well. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • After 3 hours, stir apples, marshmallows, and pecans into cranberries. Combine yogurt and whipped topping; fold into cranberry salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 17.1 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

MAKEOVER CREAMY CRANBERRY SALAD



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Few foods capture the flavor of the season like cranberries, and this makeover took a holiday favorite and made it even better! You'll love the flavor of cranberry, apple and pineapple covered in a sweet and creamy dressing. Better still, it's only 2 grams of fat per serving! -Alexandra Lypecky, Dearborn, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings (2/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and coarsely chopped
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 medium apple, chopped
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cranberries, pineapple, marshmallows, apple, sugar substitute and salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Just before serving, fold in whipped topping and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FESTIVE CRANBERRY SALAD



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This cool, tangy salad always prompts recipe requests. It must be the combination of tart cranberries, sweet pineapple and pecans in a fluffy base. I appreciate how easy it is to prepare. -Denise Goedeken, Platte Center, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Red food coloring, optional
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine milk and lemon juice; mix well. Stir in pineapple, cranberry sauce, marshmallows, pecans and food coloring if desired. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Freeze until firm, 4 hours or overnight. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY SALAD



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"CRANBERRIES seem to be traditional with everyone's Thanksgiving meal in one form or another. This salad is our favorite way to serve them, either as an attractive mold or for individual salads. The nuts and other fruit give it a refreshing crunch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 package (6 ounces) lemon gelatin
4 cups fresh cranberries, finely chopped
2 large unpeeled apples, finely chopped
1 unpeeled orange, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Lettuce leaves, optional
Mayonnaise, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; immediately stir in gelatin until dissolved. Chill until mixture is the consistency of unbeaten egg whites. , Fold in the cranberries, apples, orange and pecans. Spoon into greased individual salad molds, a 6-1/2-cup ring mold or an 11x7-in. dish. Chill until firm. If desired, serve on lettuce leaves and top with a dollop of mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY SALAD



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This tangy fruit salad is perfect with turkey or ham, and has always been on our holiday table. With real whipped cream, walnuts, and pineapple, it's a treat you'll always want to make for the holidays.

Provided by Chandell

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
2 cups white sugar
½ pint heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the cranberries, pineapple (with juice) and sugar. Let stand for about an hour, to let sugar dissolve, and then pour the mixture into a strainer over a bowl. Let drain, covered, in the refrigerator for at least two hours, or overnight. (Note: The drippings make a wonderful cranberry punch, when mixed with lemon-lime soda!)
  • Before serving, whip the cream until soft peaks form. (You can sweeten the whipped cream with a little sugar, if desired.) In a large bowl, mix together the cranberry mixture, walnuts and marshmallows. Fold in the whipped cream and store in refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.7 calories, Carbohydrate 79.2 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 28.8 mg, Sugar 69.3 g

CRANBERRY CRUNCH SALAD



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Provided by Jennifer Iserloh

Categories     Christmas     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Dried Fruit     Apple     Pecan     Healthy     Honey     Cabbage     Party     Self

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 teaspoons finely chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 cup finely shredded red cabbage
1/2 green apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
8 large leaves endive

Steps:

  • Heat a small cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Toast pecans and celery seed, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, honey, juice and vinegar in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add pecans, celery seed, cabbage, apple and cranberries; toss well to coat. Place 2 tablespoons salad on each endive leaf.

TRAINOR FAMILY CRANBERRY SALAD



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This is an awesome cranberry salad, easy to make and even easier to eat! My mother in law is an amazing cook and at Christmas or Thanksgiving the family demands her famous cranberry salad. Best prepared the night before the big feast!

Provided by CQQKEEE

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O® mix
1 cup boiling water
¾ cup cold water
2 oranges - peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-size pieces
1 lemon - peeled, seeded and chopped
3 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
2 cups cranberries, coarsely chopped
¼ cup white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the gelatin mix and boiling water until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in the cold water. Transfer to a gelatin mold, or keep in a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
  • Place the oranges, lemon, apples, and cranberries into a bowl. Sprinkle the sugar over the top. Set aside so the fruit has time to bleed.
  • When the gelatin is partially set, stir in the fruit. Chill until set, preferably overnight. It becomes tastier with age!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 29.6 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

FESTIVE CRANBERRY FRUIT SALAD



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This fruit salad is a tradition on my Christmas table. It goes together quickly, which is a plus on such a busy day. -Rousheen Arel Wolf, Delta Junction, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
5 medium apples, diced
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed
3/4 cup fresh strawberries, halved

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, water and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add cranberry mixture; stir gently. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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.

CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY SALAD



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This creamy cranberry salad can be served frozen as well as chilled.

Provided by TIASUE

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound cranberries, finely ground
2 cups white sugar
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
1 cup chopped pecans
1 pint whipped cream, beaten stiff

Steps:

  • Mix together the cranberries and sugar; cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, combine the cranberry mixture with the pineapple, marshmallows, pecans and whipped cream. Mix well.
  • Pour into a 3 quart dish, cover and refrigerate or freeze until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 771.2 calories, Carbohydrate 156.6 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 92.2 mg, Sugar 128.7 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they will not be as tart.
  • Dice the celery and walnuts finely. This will help them to distribute evenly throughout the salad.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up.
  • Garnish the salad with additional walnuts, cranberries, or fresh parsley before serving.

Conclusion:

Party Cranberry Salad is a delicious and festive side dish that is perfect for any holiday gathering. It is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy hosts. The combination of tart cranberries, sweet pineapple, crunchy walnuts, and creamy mayonnaise is sure to please everyone at your party. So next time you are looking for a festive and delicious side dish, give Party Cranberry Salad a try.

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