Cranberry Fluff Salad

Cranberry Fluff Salad

Prep Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Salad
Servings: 6

Ingredients

Cranberry Sauce

  • 12 oz whole cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water

Additional Ingredients

  • 8 oz canned mandarin oranges, drained
  • 8 oz canned crushed pineapple, drained
  • 10 oz non-dairy whipped topping like Cool Whip
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup sugared cranberries, chopped dried cranberries, chopped pecans, or a combination, for garnish, if desired
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (to cut sweetness) optional

Instructions

  • Heat a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add cranberries, granulated sugar, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until berries begin to burst. Remove from heat and pour cranberries into a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and cool completely. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In a large mixing bowl, gently stir chilled cranberry sauce, mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple together. Stir in mini marshmallows. Fold in whipped topping until all is coated.
  • Pour into a serving dish and chill until ready to serve.
  • If desired, top with a garnish of choice.