Cranberry Salad

Since Thanksgiving is right around the corner, I thought I’d share a creamy cranberry salad recipe we had fun making in Katie’s kitchen. It’s super simple and oh-so-delicious!

First, chop up 3 cups of fresh or frozen cranberries, and 1 medium-sized apple…

Put them in a large bowl and then add 20 ounces of crushed pineapple (drained) and 2 cups of miniature marshmallows…

Next, mix in 1/2 cup of sugar (or Splenda to equal 1/2 cup of sugar) and 1 cup of coconut…

Last but not least, mix in 1/4 cup of (chopped) pecans or walnuts, then cover and store in the refrigerator over night. Before serving, fold in 8 ounces of Cool Whip.

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Creamy Cranberry Salad

Ingredients

• 3 c. fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and chopped
• 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
• 2 c. mini marshmallows
• 1 apple, chopped
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 c. coconut (optional)
• 1 carton (8 oz) Cool Whip
• 1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cranberries, pineapple, apple, marshmallows, coconut and sugar. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Before serving, fold in Cool Whip and pecans or walnuts.

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Next week, Kev’s looking forward to sharing a recipe that’s been in the Palmer family since he was a little boy. (And I’m looking forward to eating it!)

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33 Responses to Cranberry Salad

1. Sheila Thompson says:

   Oct 4, 2012 at 6:04 pm

   Oh yum! This is the very recipe that my Mom used to make for Thanksgiving & Christmas. It really is delicious!

   

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2. Mary says:

   Oct 4, 2012 at 6:23 pm

   oh! Katie is just the CUTEST!
   thanks for sharing this.

   

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3. Mindy says:

   Oct 4, 2012 at 6:54 pm

   Sounds wonderful and looks oh so holiday ready! I love your Katie’s kitchen banner. You are obviously blessed, as am I, with a wonderful mother-in-law : )

   

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4. Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says:

   Oct 4, 2012 at 6:56 pm

   Aww, look at that sweet nugget! She’s precious!

   

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5. Nicki says:

   Oct 4, 2012 at 7:01 pm

   Yum! This sounds delicious- thanks! Pinning!

   

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6. Becky says:

   Oct 4, 2012 at 7:13 pm

   Katie’s Kitchen:-) Love it! I love how cranberries bring back holiday memories…this salad looks beautiful.

   

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7. Holly says:

   Oct 4, 2012 at 7:20 pm

   Oh, this looks so yummy. I make one like this without apples for Thanksgiving every year. It is always a huge hit and delicious for days after. I am going to try this recipe soon. The apples in it sound wonderful.

   

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8. Jasmine says:

   Oct 4, 2012 at 8:44 pm

   yummy!! It’s a little like a “salad” that we call Ambrosia using plain yoghurt instead of cool whip and usually served with steak.
   If you want to make it a dessert then add some chocolate chips. sooo yummy!

   

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9. Emily says:

   Oct 4, 2012 at 9:31 pm

   Looks delicious! I make something similar that we call “Grandma Salad”. Thanks for sharing!

   

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10. Richella @ Imparting Grace says:

    Oct 4, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    Oh, yummy. Mmmm. . . I do love a salad that contains marshmallows as one of its ingredients. This one looks absolutely delicious!

    

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11. Shirley says:

    Oct 4, 2012 at 9:42 pm

    Oh my gosh, that sounds heavenly! I’m gonna have to leave out that awful coconut stuff. But I’ll just double up on my pecans and walnuts! I have friends who have a delightful little pecan tree grove. I bet if I whip some of this up for them, they’ll let me mooch all the pecans I could ever want!

    This looks so delicious, and I’m glad you shared! I’m a cranberry addict so I’m definitely going to try!

    Shirley

    

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12. tinajo says:

    Oct 5, 2012 at 1:05 am

    Looks absolutely wonderful!

    

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13. Axelle the french cook says:

    Oct 5, 2012 at 5:35 am

    I could eat the fruits, just like that, without cool whip. It looks wonderful !

    

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14. Maureen@www.redcottagechronicles.com says:

    Oct 5, 2012 at 6:14 am

    Yummy! With our Canadian Thanksgiving coming up this weekend this will come in handy.

    

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15. Amber says:

    Oct 5, 2012 at 6:37 am

    I love Katie’s hands. They look like hands that have taken care of others for many years, made lots of yummy food and can make a house a cozy home.

    

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16. Kate says:

    Oct 5, 2012 at 7:51 am

    We make a version of this for Thanksgiving every year. It’s always my favorite part!!!

    Kate

    

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17. Maureen says:

    Oct 5, 2012 at 8:08 am

    Since it is our Thanksgiving here in Canada this weekend, this recipe will come in handy. Thank you for sharing!

    

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18. amber peters says:

    Oct 5, 2012 at 8:25 am

    Yummy!!! i am definitely going to make this! thanks for the recipe!

    

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19. Ter'e Crow Lindsay says:

    Oct 5, 2012 at 8:27 am

    This is LOWFAT, right????? hahahahaha
    OK, I printed it out. What’s a few rich calories between friends, right???????
    Love Katie’s beautiful NATURAL nails!!!!!!

    

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    • Layla says:

      Oct 5, 2012 at 10:10 am

      Well, it could be if you ditched the coconut and used Splenda and low-fat Cool Whip!

      

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20. Erin {Home Everyday} says:

    Oct 5, 2012 at 9:02 am

    Yummy! My Mom makes a version of this that we love. Nothing says fall like cranberries and apples. Thanks for sharing!

    

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21. Cory S. says:

    Oct 5, 2012 at 9:57 am

    Looks like Katie could give Ree a run for her money! It’s great that you can get this one-on-one time with your MIL and learn from a great cook. I’m always saying to people, “Celestine Prophecy” (the book), when I am met with issues in my life, good or bad. Meaning the circumstances put in my path are meant to be there and I’m to learn from them, and that I can pull good from bad.

    

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22. Kelly says:

    Oct 5, 2012 at 11:03 am

    Yummmmm…this sounds delicious! Too bad my sister doesn’t like coconut. She just won’t get any.
    Kelly

    

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23. Amy Y. says:

    Oct 5, 2012 at 11:18 am

    Three questions for you.
    1. What kind of aple was used?
    2. Was unsweetened coconut used?
    3. Did you post the winners of the plush, velvet pumpkins?
    Thanks!

    

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    • Kerry @ Made For Real says:

      Oct 6, 2012 at 9:51 am

      I was wondering #3 also!! Who won??!!!

      

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24. Naomi W. says:

    Oct 5, 2012 at 11:55 am

    Thanks for the recipe. I love everything cranberry. I have also made Katie’s Key Lime Cake. Boy was that delicious! It was a hit with my family!!!

    

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25. Katy Lunsford @ Lolly Linens says:

    Oct 5, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    Wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

    

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26. Ter'e Crow Lindsay says:

    Oct 6, 2012 at 2:21 am

    I am going to make this, this weekend. No way will I use Splenda. I want it “Katie’s Way”. It simply sounds and looks divine.
    She is such a blessing. You are so lucky to have her as your MIL.
    (I know you know that already). Made me feel good to say it tho. She is a love………………I can tell.

    

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27. Kerry @ Made For Real says:

    Oct 6, 2012 at 9:49 am

    Yum. We do a frozen version of this with yogurt in it!

    

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28. Shirley says:

    Oct 6, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    I had to revisit this! I told my mama about seeing this and she demanded I get the recipe for her! Looks so delicious.

    Shirley

    

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29. Olivia says:

    Oct 6, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you all. You are all lovely people!

    

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30. Calico Child says:

    Oct 7, 2012 at 1:39 am

    Yummy another great recipe this has made my taste buds go all fuzzy I am so getting all the items to make this )

    

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31. Carrie says:

    Oct 8, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    My mom makes this and I love it!

    

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