Best 9 Cranberry Pineapple Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Cranberry Pineapple Salad, a refreshing and vibrant dish that will elevate any occasion. This culinary masterpiece combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries and the tropical zest of pineapple, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Accompanied by a medley of crisp celery, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy dressing, this salad offers a delightful textural experience.

In addition to the classic Cranberry Pineapple Salad, discover two additional variations that cater to different dietary preferences and taste buds. For a vegan delight, try the Vegan Cranberry Pineapple Salad, a dairy-free and egg-free version that maintains the vibrant flavors of the original. Alternatively, if you're seeking a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Cranberry Pineapple Salad offers a delectable solution without compromising taste or texture.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that both novice and experienced cooks can effortlessly create these culinary wonders. With vibrant photos accompanying each recipe, you'll have a visual guide to help you achieve picture-perfect results.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you refreshed, satisfied, and craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CRANBERRY PINEAPPLE SALAD



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Impress dinner guests with this delightfully different take on traditional cranberry sauce. The nuts add a tasty crunch. -Dorothy Angley, Carver, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-3/4 cups boiling water
2 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
3/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Lettuce leaves, optional
Miracle Whip, optional

Steps:

  • Add boiling water to gelatin; stir until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in cranberry sauce. Add pineapple, orange juice and lemon juice. Refrigerate until thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in nuts. Pour into an 11x7-in. dish. Refrigerate until set. Cut into 12 squares; if desired, serve each with a lettuce leaf and a dollop of Miracle Whip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PINEAPPLE CRANBERRY SALAD



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This is the best cranberry gelatin salad I've ever tasted. It has been served with our Thanksgiving dinner for many years.

Provided by Patti R.

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

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (3 ounce) packages raspberry flavored Jell-O® mix
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
½ teaspoon orange zest
⅓ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
¾ cup sliced celery

Steps:

  • Drain and reserve syrup from pineapple, add water to equal 1 cup.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the pineapple juice to a boil, add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat, add cranberry sauce, orange peel, orange juice and lemon juice. Blend together and cool until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in pineapple and celery, turn into mold or 8 inch square pan. Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.1 g, Sodium 87.3 mg, Sugar 38.3 g

FROZEN CRANBERRY PINEAPPLE SALAD



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For a refreshing side dish (that could also be served as a dessert), try Frozen Cranberry Salad from Rita Goshaw of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup sugar
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup whipped topping
Chopped pecans
Additional cranberries and fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, process cranberries, sugar and pineapple until the cranberries are finely chopped. Pour into a bowl; let stand for 10 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into four foil muffin cups; sprinkle with pecans. Freeze. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with cranberries and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY-PINEAPPLE GELATIN SALAD



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Make and share this Cranberry-Pineapple Gelatin Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Time 4h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (3 ounce) packages raspberry gelatin powder
0.5 (8 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 (15 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons whipped cream
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Spray a 4-cup gelatin mold or a 9-inch square pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.
  • In a medium glass mixing bowl, combine the raspberry gelatin and unflavored gelatin. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir with a metal spoon continuously for 2 minutes, until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup cold water. Add the pineapple and juice, cranberry sauce, and walnuts. Stir with a metal spoon until all ingredients are completely incorporated.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared mold, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.
  • About 1 hour before serving, invert the mold onto a serving platter and allow to sit at room temperature; the salad will release itself and come clean from the mold.
  • Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, whipped cream and walnuts in bowl. Spoon into the center of the mold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.2, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 25.4, Sodium 182.5, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 37.3, Protein 13.7

FROZEN PINEAPPLE-CRANBERRY SALAD



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Everyone in our family enjoys this cranberry salad at holiday gatherings. It is so cool and refreshing-perfect with a big holiday meal! -Julie Currington, Gahanna, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 cups whipped topping

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, sugar and mayonnaise until smooth. Fold in remaining ingredients; spoon into a foil-lined 8x4-in loaf pan. Cover and freeze 8 hours or overnight. Remove from freezer 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FESTIVE CRANBERRY-PINEAPPLE SALAD



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I found this in my Sunday paper. I haven't tried it yet, but am planning on making it for Thanksgiving dinner. Sounds de-lish!

Provided by Nell Majeran

Categories     Fruit

Time 5h15m

Yield 7 cups, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (20 ounce) can dole crushed pineapple, undrained
1 (6 ounce) package jell-o brand raspberry gelatin powder
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 medium dole apple, chopped
2/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving liquid in 1-quart liquid measuring cup. Remove 1 tablespoons of the crushed pineapple, set aside for garnish. Add enough cold water to the reserved liquid to measure 3 cups; pour into large saucepan. Bring to boil; remove from heat. Add gelatin; stir at least 2 minute until completely dissolved. Add cranberry sauce; stir (gelatin mixture should be thick. Pour into large bowl.
  • Refrigerate 1-1/2 hours or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites).
  • Stir in remaining pineapple, apples and walnuts; stir gently. Pour into medium serving bowl.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Top with reserved crushed pineapple just before serving. Store leftover gelatin in refrigerator.
  • Cooking time would actually be refrigeration time.

FESTIVE PINEAPPLE-CRANBERRY SALAD



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This recipe was pulblished by Dole and is my favorite cranberry salad. It has become one of my most requested sides for our traditional holiday meals. This can be made with sugar free Jell-0 to reduce the calories without sacrificing taste at all. It is also a great make ahead dish for the busy holidays.

Provided by Kathy Brewer

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can(s) (20oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
2 pkg (4 serving size each) jell-o raspberry flavored gelatin
1 can(s) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 red apple, chopped
2/3 c chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Remove 1 Tbsp. pineapple; set aside.
  • 2. Add enough cold water to juice to measure 3 cups; pour into saucepan. Bring to boil; remove from heat. Add dry gelatin mixes; stir 2 minutes.
  • 3. Stir in cranberry sauce.
  • 4. Pour into large bowl. Refridgerate 1 1/2 hours or until slightly thickened.
  • 5. Stir in pineapple, apples and walnuts. Refridgerate 4 hours or until firm.
  • 6. Garnish with reserved pineapple, sliced apple and some fresh mint

CRANBERRY / PINEAPPLE - FROZEN SALAD



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This dessert was always a sure bet on my Grams Thanksgiving spread...I always looked forward to these portion sized little treats...They can be prepared ahead also...Such a simple, yet pretty dessert to serve to quests, especially for the Holidays...it's not a heavy dessert, so will be appreciated after that big Thanksgiving...

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 c crushed pineapple, drained
1 16 ounce can whole cranberry sauce
1/2 c chopped, pecans or walnuts
12 oz whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl; blend the cream cheese, sugar and mayonnaise.
  • 2. In another bowl; mix cranberry, pineapple and nuts.
  • 3. Add to cream cheese mixture and stir well.
  • 4. Stir in the whipped topping.
  • 5. Pour into a 9×5 inch loaf pan or 8×8 inch pan and cover with or Divide into 16 - 18 cupcake liners placed in muffin cups, number depending on size. After frozen, cover with plastic wrap, then foil.
  • 6. Place in freezer until solid, overnight is best. After frozen, cover with plastic wrap, then foil. I serve with a dollop of whipped cream and some sprinkles of crushed pecans... Note: Pictures shown are of them freshly made, ready to put into the freezer.

CRANBERRY-PINEAPPLE CREAM SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Christmas

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pkgs (3 oz) cream cheese softened
2 TBS mayonnaise
2 T sugar
1 can (16 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Prepare Salad Beat cream cheese, mayonnaise and sugar. Add cranberry sauce and pineapple. Blend well. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into 5-6 cup mold and freeze overnight.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cranberries and pineapple. This will ensure that your salad is the most flavorful.
  • Don't overcook the cranberries. They should be cooked just until they pop, about 1 minute.
  • Let the salad cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh mint or parsley. This will add a pop of color and flavor.
  • Serve the salad chilled. It's a refreshing and delicious side dish for any occasion.

Conclusion:

Cranberry pineapple salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet and tart flavors is sure to please everyone at your table. Plus, it's packed with nutrients, making it a healthy choice too. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful side dish, give cranberry pineapple salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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