Description
A refreshing and delightful salad made with crushed pineapple, cranberry sauce, Cool Whip, and mini marshmallows.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz crushed pineapple (drained)
- 14 oz cranberry sauce (jelly or whole berry)
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- lemon or orange zest (optional)
- ¼ cup toasted pecans or walnuts (optional, crushed, for topping when served)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the well-drained 20 oz crushed pineapple and the canned 14 oz cranberry sauce.
- Gently fold the thawed 8 oz Cool Whip into the cranberry-pineapple mixture until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the texture airy.
- Stir in the 2 cups mini marshmallows and optional lemon or orange zest (if using).
- Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 3-4 hours (6 hours or overnight is best) to allow the salad to set.
- Scoop into a serving dish and top with ¼ cup toasted pecans or walnuts (if using) just before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- You can use either lemon or orange zest based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup