Best Cranberry Freezer Salad Recipes

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CLASSIC CRANBERRY SALAD



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This crunchy cranberry salad is a riff on the traditional Thanksgiving staple.

Provided by Pam Lolley

Time 4h55m

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (14 oz.)
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup fresh orange juice (from 2 oranges)
1 cup peeled and chopped Bartlett pears (about 2 small pears)
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple (from 1 pineapple)
½ cup thinly sliced celery (from 2 stalks)
½ cup chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Bring the cranberries, brown sugar, and orange juice to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop and mixture thickens, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the Bartlett pears, pineapple, celery, and pecans. Transfer to a serving bowl; cover and chill salad 4 to 24 hours.

FROZEN CRANBERRY SALAD



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Frozen Cranberry Salad is a molded salad recipe that can easily be made ahead of time. This cranberry salad recipe is delicious and will be striking on any Holiday table.

Provided by Julie Menghini

Categories     Salad

Time 6h20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

16 oz jellied cranberry sauce
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup yogurt (Can also use mayonnaise)
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Crush the cranberry sauce with a fork. Add lemon juice. Spoon into a mold 3/4 full.
  • Whip the whipping cream and fold in the yogurt, powdered sugar, and walnuts.
  • Freeze for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove from the freezer and let thaw 4 to 5 minutes. Turn out onto a serving plate and serve. Using a thin knife makes it easier.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 20 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FROZEN CRANBERRY SALAD



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This frozen cranberry salad has been a staple on our Thanksgiving table for over 40 years. This creamy, frozen concoction made with crushed pineapple, cream cheese and walnuts, is that good!

Provided by Abbe Odenwalder

Categories     Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bag fresh cranberries
1 1/2 c sugar
8 oz cream cheese
½ c walnuts or pecans, chopped
8 oz can crushed pineapple-drained
½ of a regular sized container Cool Whip or about 3 cups, though this is personal preference. If you want it creamier you can add more. Or about 3 c sweetened whipped cream.

Steps:

  • Chop cranberries finely in food processor. Empty into a big bowl. Add sugar to cranberries and stir well.
  • Chop nuts in processor. Add to cranberries.
  • Whip cream cheese in processor and add to bowl. Stir in drained, crushed pineapple. Fold in Cool Whip or whipped cream.
  • Freeze in lightly greased pans that have been greased with Pam or canola oil.
  • I use 1- 9 x 5 or 2- 8 x 4 loaf pans, or muffin tins that have been line with paper liners.
  • When ready to serve, let thaw for about 10 minutes before unmolding. Slice into pretty slices OR just serve the individual ones from the muffin pan on a rimmed tray.

CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD I



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I made this for Thanksgiving and it was the most popular dish we had!

Provided by LDSPEAKE

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 8h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (0.3 ounce) packages sugar-free cherry flavored Jell-O® mix
2 cups boiling water
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Combine the gelatin and boiling water; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Mix in cranberry sauce and pineapple.
  • Transfer to glass serving dishes. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Chill until set and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 62.2 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

FROZEN CRANBERRY SALAD



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I grew up in rural northwestern Montana, where my three sisters and I made meals and prepared food for 4-H contests. I've always loved cooking, and as the administrator of a retirement residence, I enjoy planning special events.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup Miracle Whip
2 tablespoons sugar
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cans (20 ounces each) crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups chopped walnuts
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2 cans (16 ounces each) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped, optional
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, Miracle Whip and sugar. Fold in the whipped topping; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, nuts, coconut and cranberry sauce. Add cranberries if desired. Gently combine with cream cheese mixture. Spread into a 13x9-in. dish or three foil-lined 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and freeze. , Remove from freezer 10-15 minutes before serving. Cut in squares or slices. Serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 38m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (3-ounce) package cherry or strawberry gelatin
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 pound cranberries
3 apples
2 oranges or 1/2 cup crushed pineapple
1/4 cup nuts, chopped
3/4 cup sugar
4 cups salad greens

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin in hot water, then add cold water. Cool mixture and set aside.
  • Wash and grind cranberries. Pare and chop apples (and oranges, if using) into small chunks.
  • Stir together the ground cranberries, chopped apples and oranges (or pineapple) nuts, and sugar.
  • Add to slightly thickened gelatin mixture; then pour into a mold and chill until salad is firm and holds its shape. Unmold onto salad greens.

CREAMY CRANBERRY SALAD



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One of my piano students taught me the perfect lesson in holiday recipes: this fresh cranberry salad. The keys are tangy fruit, fluffy marshmallows and crunchy nuts. -Alexandra Lypecky, Dearborn, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, chopped
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 medium apple, chopped
2/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix first 6 ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., To serve, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream and walnuts into cranberry mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRANBERRY FREEZE



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I've made this recipe for years as an accompaniment for the Thanksgiving meal...and it is so refreshing with the turkey leftovers too.It's also super simple to make.

Provided by Shelley Connors

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1lb. can(s) whole cranberry sauce
1-8 1/2oz can(s) crushed pineapple, drained. *note:1-8 1/2 can crushed pineapple contains 3/4 c. drained crushed pineapple.
1 c sour cream
1/3 c coarsley chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients into a Medium mixing bowl; Mix well.
  • 2. Pour mixture into an 8'x8' pan. Cover and freeze until firm.(2 hours)
  • 3. Remove from freezer a few minutes before serving and cut into squares.

FROZEN CRANBERRY SALAD



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One of my mom's old recipes. Good for the holidays, luncheons, showers, etc. Cook time is freeze time.

Provided by Nicole Brummett

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h20m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) jar cranberry-orange relish (OR equal amount fresh or frozen cranberries OR 1 lg. can jellied cranberry sauce)
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, reserve juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 -2 cup miniature marshmallow
1/2 cup chopped nuts (Mom always uses pecans)
1 (9 ounce) container Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients, including the pineapple juice.
  • Gently fold in cool whip until thoroughly blended.
  • Place in a 9x13x2 in container, or line muffin cups with paper.
  • Freeze overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.6, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 7.5, Sodium 70.5, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 27.9, Protein 2.1

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