FROZEN CRANBERRY WALNUT SALAD

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This frosty fruit salad from Freda Triano of Milwaukie, Oregon is a marvelous make-ahead addition to any menu. It gets its appealing appearance from cranberries and its fun crunch from chopped walnuts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 salads (6-8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
1 package (16 ounces) miniature marshmallows
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place cranberries in a blender, cover and process until coarsely ground. Pour into a bowl; add sugar. Cover and chill for 1 hour. , Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup of juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). In a large bowl, combine pineapple, juice and marshmallows. Cover and chill for 1 hour. , Add cranberry mixture. In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Fold into the cranberry-pineapple mixture. Stir in walnuts. , Transfer to two greased 8-in. square dishes. Cover and freeze for up to 2 months. , To use frozen salad: Remove from the freezer about 45 minutes before serving. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697 calories, Fat 31g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 106g carbohydrate (84g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Faisal Raja
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This salad is perfect for a holiday party.


Olla Mirghani
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I love the combination of cranberries, walnuts, and goat cheese.


Mary Bitiyong
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


Areeb Awan
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The salad was okay, but I wouldn't make it again. It was a lot of work for not much payoff.


Sushant Khadgi
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning.


Xzavion Moorer
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This salad was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a different dressing.


Gloria Matsoele
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I really liked this salad. The dressing was especially good.


Malik mathar
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. It's also a very healthy and nutritious dish.


it's Badhon
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.


DARIUS MCDONALD
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of sweet and tart. The dressing is also really good.


Kb malik Kb malim
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was really good! The cranberries and walnuts added a nice crunch and the dressing was very flavorful.


Madina Juma
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This is one of my favorite salads. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of cranberries, walnuts, and goat cheese.


Heather Arnott
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's light and refreshing, yet still filling. The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Investor Godwin
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This salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of sweet cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and creamy goat cheese was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.