Best 2 Pink Stuff Cranberry Salad Recipes

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Pink stuff cranberry salad is a classic holiday side dish that is loved by many. It is a sweet and tangy salad that is made with cranberries, marshmallows, pineapple, and nuts. The pink color of the salad comes from the cranberries and the marshmallows. It is a refreshing and colorful salad that is perfect for potlucks and holiday gatherings. There are many different recipes for pink stuff cranberry salad, so you can find one that suits your taste. Some recipes call for fresh cranberries, while others use canned cranberries. Some recipes also include other ingredients, such as celery, grapes, or apples. No matter what recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and festive salad.

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

CRANBERRY SALAD (A.K.A. THANKSGIVING PINK STUFF)



Cranberry Salad (A.k.a. Thanksgiving Pink Stuff) image

My mother got this recipe from a dear family friend in the 1950's. No matter who in our family is making Thanksgiving dinner, you can bet this dish will be served. Note: the times indicated do not include refrigeration time. Cranberries from Wisconsin make this a Midwest U.S. regional recipe. (Also, I first enjoyed it in Missour - another fine Midwestern state).

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Fruit

Time 25m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cranberries
2/3 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
3 large bananas, chopped
28 ounces fruit cocktail in light syrup, drained
1 pint whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
6 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • The day before serving, cook cranberries in water over low heat until soft.
  • Add sugar and mash.
  • Add chopped nuts.
  • Stir, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • About 4 hours before serving, add the fruit cocktail.
  • Just before serving, whip cream, add sugar and vanilla and whip until soft peaks form.
  • Add bananas to fruit mixture.
  • Gently fold whipped cream into fruit mixture until well blended.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Note: You can use Cool Whip instead of whipping the cream, but the flavor is so much better with the real thing!

PINK STUFF (CRANBERRY SALAD)



PINK STUFF (CRANBERRY SALAD) image

Categories     Fruit     Side     No-Cook     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Cranberry Sauce     Christmas Eve

Yield 1 bowl

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cranberries (thawed or frozen)
1 c sugar
1 pkg mini marshmallows (small 16oz)
1 tub cool whip (8oz) (thawed)
1 small can crushed pineapple

Steps:

  • Day before: 1. Chop cranberries in electric grinder or food processer. Mix sugar and cranberries in a small storage container and place in fridge. 2. In a large bowl mix cool whip with marshmallows. Cover mixture with cling wrap and refrigerate (or put in covered container). Day of: 3. Open and drain the small can of crushed pineapple. Add the drained pineapple to the cranberry and sugar mixture. 4. Fold the cran, sugar, and pineapple mixture into the cool whip and marshmallows. Cover the pink stuff with wrap and refrigerate for an hour or more before serving with the rest of the meal.

Tips:

  • For a sweeter salad, use more cranberries.
  • For a tarter salad, use more grapefruit.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare it up to 24 hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
  • Be sure to drain the pineapple and mandarin oranges well before adding them to the salad.
  • If you don't have any mini marshmallows, you can use regular marshmallows, but be sure to cut them into small pieces.
  • The salad can be served with or without whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Pink stuff cranberry salad is a classic holiday dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. It's a sweet and tart salad that is perfect for any occasion. With its festive pink color, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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