Millionaire Cranberry Salad – Easy Holiday Side Recipe
This Millionaire Cranberry Salad brings a sweet and creamy touch to the holiday table with plenty of bright cranberry flavor. It’s cool, fluffy, and a little tangy, making it a nice contrast to all the rich, savory dishes served at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Serve it as a sweet side dish with dinner or as a dessert salad after the meal. Plus, it’s easy to make ahead when you have a busy holiday menu to manage.
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How to Make Millionaire Cranberry Salad
Here are the ingredients you need to make this Millionaire Cranberry Salad recipe, plus step by step instructions for how to make it.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces of fresh cranberries
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 10 ounces of pineapple tidbits, drained
- 11 oz can mandarin oranges, drained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
Step by Step Instructions
1. Add the cranberries to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Be careful not to process them into a puree.
2. Transfer the chopped cranberries to a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar and stir until the cranberries are evenly coated.
3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 8-24 hours. This gives the cranberries time to soften and blend with the sugar.
4. Once chilled, add the pineapple, mandarin oranges, and marshmallows. Gently stir until everything is evenly distributed.
5. Add the whipped topping and gently fold it into the cranberry mixture until creamy and well combined.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Keep the salad chilled until you’re ready to serve it.
Note
This recipe can serve anywhere from 6 to 10 people depending on portion size.
This creamy cranberry salad is a simple way to add something colorful and refreshing to your holiday spread. Serve it chilled alongside your favorite holiday dishes or add it to the dessert table for a sweet finish. It’s also a handy recipe to keep in mind for potlucks and family gatherings.
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Millionaire Cranberry Salad
Ingredients
- 12 ounces of fresh cranberries
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 10 ounces of pineapple tidbits, drained
- 11 oz can mandarin oranges, drained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Add the cranberries to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Be careful not to process them into a puree.
- Transfer the chopped cranberries to a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar and stir until the cranberries are evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 8-24 hours. This gives the cranberries time to soften and blend with the sugar.
- Once chilled, add the pineapple, mandarin oranges, and marshmallows. Gently stir until everything is evenly distributed.
- Add the whipped topping and gently fold it into the cranberry mixture until creamy and well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Keep the salad chilled until you’re ready to serve it.
