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Easy Cranberry Fluff Salad with Canned Cranberries Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Easy Cranberry Fluff Salad is a simple, sweet, and creamy dessert salad perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you crave a nostalgic treat. Made with canned cranberry sauce, crushed pineapple, Jello gelatin mix, Cool Whip, and mini marshmallows, it’s quick to prepare and requires no cooking. The salad is chilled until set, resulting in a light, refreshing, and fruity side dish or dessert.

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 package (3 oz) raspberry or cherry Jello gelatin mix (dry)
  • 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Combine base ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the whole berry cranberry sauce, drained crushed pineapple, and dry Jello mix until all components are fully combined and evenly mixed.
  2. Incorporate Cool Whip: Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip to the cranberry and pineapple mixture, ensuring the fluff becomes creamy and evenly blended without deflating the whipped topping.
  3. Add marshmallows: Stir the mini marshmallows into the creamy mixture, distributing them evenly throughout the salad.
  4. Chill and set: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, then refrigerate for at least 2 to 3 hours, or overnight. This chilling step allows the flavors to meld together and the salad to firm up properly.
  5. Serve and garnish: Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to fluff it up. For an optional garnish, sprinkle chopped nuts, fresh cranberries, or mint sprigs on top to add texture and color.

Notes

  • Make sure to drain the crushed pineapple well to prevent the salad from becoming too watery.
  • You can substitute raspberry or cherry Jello gelatin mixes depending on your flavor preference.
  • For added texture, try folding in chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts.
  • This salad is best served chilled and tastes even better after resting overnight.
  • Perfect for holiday dinners, potlucks, or as a refreshing dessert anytime.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/easy-cranberry-fluff-salad-with-canned-cranberries-recipe/