Best 8 Fluffy Cranberry Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our tantalizing Cranberry Salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic holiday treat is not only visually appealing but also incredibly versatile, offering endless possibilities for customization. From the tangy sweetness of cranberries to the creamy richness of whipped topping, each bite is a burst of festive cheer. Dive into our curated collection of Cranberry Salad recipes, ranging from traditional to modern interpretations, each with its own unique twist. Whether you prefer a simple and classic Cranberry Salad or one adorned with nuts, fruits, or even marshmallows, we have a recipe that will satisfy your cravings. Get ready to elevate your holiday table with this quintessential dish that is sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FLUFFY CRANBERRY DELIGHT



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This was originally my daughter's recipe, and she or I will make it for one or more of our holiday get-togethers. It can be served as a fruit salad along with the meal or as a light dessert. It's particularly pretty in a cut-glass bowl on a buffet. -Ruth Bolduc, Conway, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cranberries
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the cranberries, sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until berries burst. Strain through a food mill or sieve into a large bowl. , Stir in the gelatin, lemon juice and orange juice. Cool until mixture coats the back of a spoon. , In a small bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into cranberry mixture. Chill until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY FLUFF SALAD



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It wasn't Thanksgiving without my grandmother's cool and tangy cranberry fluff. With only four ingredients, it's a cinch to make. Now my siblings and I carry on her tradition. -Leah Nicholes, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
2 cups sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Pulse cranberries in a food processor until coarsely chopped; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in sugar; refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours., To serve, beat cream until soft peaks form. Stir pecans into cranberry mixture; fold in whipped cream. If desired, top with additional cranberries and chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FLUFFY CRANBERRY SALAD



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A creamy cranberry salad. Even people who normally don't like cranberries will eat this salad. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Nancy

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 12h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh or frozen cranberries
8 ounces miniature marshmallows
2 cups white sugar
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 banana, peeled and sliced
1 cup whipped cream

Steps:

  • If using frozen cranberries let thaw before using. In a food processor or blender grind the cranberries. Add the sugar, crushed pineapple and marshmallows. Let mixture stand overnight.
  • Just before serving stir in the sliced banana and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.4 calories, Carbohydrate 76 g, Cholesterol 4.6 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 27.3 mg, Sugar 64.7 g

CRANBERRY FLUFF



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This fluffy fruit salad gets its sweet-tart flavor from cranberries and whipped cream. We like it because it's not as sweet as many other "fluffs." I'm often asked for the secret to this luscious holiday salad. -Lavonne Hartel, Williston, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
3 cups miniature marshmallows
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups diced unpeeled tart apples
1/2 cup halved green grapes
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Place cranberries in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; add marshmallows and sugar. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. , Just before serving, stir in the apples, grapes, nuts and salt. Fold in whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY FLUFF



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Delicious, quick, and easy fruit salad! Good for the winter; not many summer-fruits.

Provided by Doty

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups ground cranberries
¾ cup white sugar
2 cups diced apple
½ cup seedless grapes, halved
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Stir marshmallows, cranberries, and sugar together in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until the marshmallows melt completely, about 15 minutes. Transfer marshmallow mixture to a bowl and refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
  • Stir apples, grapes, walnuts, and salt into the marshmallow mixture.
  • Beat whipping cream in a chilled bowl using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; fold into the marshmallow mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 103 mg, Sugar 35.7 g

FLUFFY CRANBERRY SALAD



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Tart, crunchy and sweet, this salad is more than just fluffy. It's super easy to prepare and really packs a punch of flavor. What a great holiday side dish!

Provided by melissa harris

Categories     Fruit Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 oz fresh cranberries
1 c granulated sugar
1/2 c powdered sugar
1 small can(s) crushed pineapple, lightly drained
1 1/2 c heavy cream, cold
1 granny smith apple, cut into peices
2 c miniature marshmallows
1/4 c chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Using food chopper or processor; grind rinsed cranberries with granulated sugar until well incorporated. Place in serving bowl and fold in pineapple, apples, and marshmallows. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • 2. Before serving, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. (Powdered sugar can be omitted here, but since cranberries are naturally tart, this adds a little extra sweetness to the salad). For best results, use cold beaters and mixing bowl. (I place my beaters and bowl in the freezer for about 5-10 minutes.) This keeps my cream from warming up during the mixing process. The colder the cream, the thicker it gets!
  • 3. Add pecans (opt) to cranberry mixture. Fold in whipped cream and serve.

CRANBERRY FLUFF SALAD



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Family-favorite holiday dessert salad. Light, crisp, sweet, and tart.

Provided by Rachel

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
½ cup white sugar
1 medium tart apple
3 cups mini marshmallows
½ cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup pecans, chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Chop cranberries in a food processor. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and combine with sugar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Dice apple. Add to cranberry mixture with marshmallows, grapes, pecans, and salt; stir until combined.
  • Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Gently fold in whipped topping before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 104.3 mg, Sugar 35.1 g

CREAMY CRANBERRY SALAD



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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

3 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, chopped
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 medium apple, chopped
2/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

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.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh cranberries. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they should be thawed and drained before using.
  • If you don't have any orange zest, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of orange extract.
  • If you want a sweeter salad, add more sugar to taste.
  • This salad can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This fluffy cranberry salad is a delicious and festive side dish that is perfect for any holiday gathering. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright red color and tart flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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