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Cranberry Fluff Salad

Cranberry Fluff Salad
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Cranberry Fluff Salad is a quick, easy, and festive holiday side dish combining fresh cranberries, whipped cream, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, nuts, and citrus to create a light, creamy, and colorful salad perfect for family feasts and potlucks. Its sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors balance beautifully with a fluffy texture, and it can be made ahead for stress-free holiday entertaining.

Ingredients

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Core Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest or 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cranberries: Rinse and drain the fresh cranberries thoroughly. For a finer texture, pulse them slightly in a food processor, but leaving some whole adds color and tartness.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently fold together the whipped cream and sweetened condensed milk (if using) until smooth and fluffy. Stir in the crushed pineapple with its juice to add sweetness and moisture.
  3. Combine Dry and Fresh Components: Carefully fold in the cranberries, mini marshmallows, chopped nuts, and orange zest or juice. Mix just enough to combine without deflating the whipped cream.
  4. Chill to Set: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or individual containers and refrigerate for at least two hours to allow flavors to meld and the texture to firm up.

Notes

  • Use fresh cranberries for best texture and tartness; frozen cranberries can be used if thawed and drained well.
  • Fold ingredients gently to keep the salad light and airy.
  • Chill the salad thoroughly for best flavor and texture.
  • Taste the salad before chilling and add more sweetened condensed milk or honey if you prefer it sweeter.
  • Prepare up to a day ahead to make holiday meal prep easier.

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