Best 7 Cranberry Salad Aka Thanksgiving Pink Stuff Recipes
Thanksgiving dinner is incomplete without a bowl of vibrant Cranberry Salad on the table. This classic side dish, also known as Thanksgiving Pink Stuff, is a delightful blend of tart cranberries, sweet pineapple, crunchy celery, and walnuts, all tossed in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. This article presents two variations of this beloved salad: the traditional version and a healthier alternative that uses Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be prepared in just 15 minutes, making them perfect for busy holiday cooks. A step-by-step video guide is also included to help you create this festive dish that will surely be a hit at your Thanksgiving gathering.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
PINK STUFF
This has been used as a Thanksgiving favorite in my family for years. We haven't figured out yet if it's a fruit salad or a dessert! It is rich and good.
Provided by Shannon
Categories Desserts
Time 3h10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together pie filling, sweetened condensed milk, crushed pineapple, and pecans. Fold in the whipped topping. Refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 13.3 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 69.5 mg, Sugar 37.6 g
PINK STUFF (CRANBERRY SALAD)
Categories Fruit Side No-Cook Christmas Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Cranberry Sauce Christmas Eve
Yield 1 bowl
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY SALAD
This creamy cranberry salad can be served frozen as well as chilled.
Provided by TIASUE
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Cranberry Salad Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix together the cranberries and sugar; cover and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, combine the cranberry mixture with the pineapple, marshmallows, pecans and whipped cream. Mix well.
- Pour into a 3 quart dish, cover and refrigerate or freeze until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 771.2 calories, Carbohydrate 156.6 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 92.2 mg, Sugar 128.7 g
PINK STUFF ( CHERRY JELLO, CRANBERRY SAUCE SALAD )
Make and share this Pink Stuff ( Cherry Jello, Cranberry Sauce Salad ) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mamasan
Categories Easy
Time 4h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix water and jello in a blender add sour cream and cranberry sauce blend until smooth.
- put in refridgerator until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.9, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 17.5, Sodium 66, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 26.9, Protein 6.4
CRANBERRY SALAD
This cranberry salad recipe is reminiscent of a Waldorf salad or a taffy apple salad. Sweet and creamy, this cranberry salad is supposedly a favorite among kids but all of the adults love it too!
Provided by Dolores Cruz
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Cranberry Salad Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine chopped cranberries and sugar in a large, nonreactive bowl. Toss well. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
- After 3 hours, stir apples, marshmallows, and pecans into cranberries. Combine yogurt and whipped topping; fold into cranberry salad. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 17.1 mg, Sugar 20.4 g
CREAMY CRANBERRY SALAD
One of my piano students taught me the perfect lesson in holiday recipes: this fresh cranberry salad. The keys are tangy fruit, fluffy marshmallows and crunchy nuts. -Alexandra Lypecky, Dearborn, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix first 6 ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., To serve, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream and walnuts into cranberry mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CRANBERRY SALAD (A.K.A. THANKSGIVING PINK STUFF)
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
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!
Tips:
- Choose fresh, plump cranberries. Avoid berries that are soft or have blemishes.
- Rinse the cranberries thoroughly before using. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the oranges. This will help to prevent the fruit from tearing.
- Be careful not to overcook the cranberries. They should be cooked until they are just tender, but not mushy.
- Let the salad cool completely before serving. This will help the flavors to meld.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Cranberry salad is a classic holiday dish that is loved by people of all ages. It is a delicious and refreshing way to end a festive meal. With its bright red color and tart flavor, cranberry salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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