If you are watching your figure, then you may want to put this cranberry salad recipe on hold. If not, then you'll definitely want to try this recipe. With its ingredients of cream cheese, powdered sugar, chopped pecans, pineapple, and cranberry sauce, this dish is the perfect special occasion food. And it can be easily served at holidays or any family get-togethers. Wherever you decide to serve it, this frozen cranberry salad is sure to be a hit. When plated and garnished with green, the pink-toned salad looks festive and absolutely beautiful. So grab your ingredients, and get ready to make the most refreshing cranberry salad.
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Frozen Cranberry Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 3-ounce packages of cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 16-ounce can of jelly whole cranberry sauce
- 8-ounce can of crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Lettuce leaves
- Fresh mint leaves, fresh cranberries to garnish
Directions:
1. Combine the first cream cheese, sugar, and mayonnaise (or salad dressing), stirring until smooth. Mix in cranberry sauce, pineapple, and pecans.
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2. Beat whipping cream until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
3. Fold whipped cream mixture into cranberry mixture; spoon into an 8″ square dish. Cover and freeze until firm.
4. Cut into squares and serve on lettuce leaves. Garnish with mint and cranberries.
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And there you have it! It's just that easy to make a rich and delicious cranberry salad recipe. While we prefer to serve this over the holidays, it's perfect for any occasion. If you enjoyed this recipe, try making our summery Crunchy Coleslaw Recipe or our delicious Pasta Salad Recipe.