Tropical Paradise Pineapple Cranberry Salad 🍍🥗

Pineapple Cranberry Salad Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 3 hours
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes

Description:

Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet pineapple, tangy cranberry, and crunchy nuts with this Pineapple Cranberry Salad recipe. It’s a perfect blend of tropical flavors and nutty goodness, ideal for any occasion.

Recipe Category:

Pineapple

Keywords:

Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Weeknight, < 4 Hours

Ingredients:

1 cup pineapple chunks
1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
6 oz cream cheese
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup pecans

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 343.2
Fat Content: 18.5g
Saturated Fat Content: 7.5g
Cholesterol Content: 38.8mg
Sodium Content: 124.4mg
Carbohydrate Content: 44.3g
Fiber Content: 1.9g
Sugar Content: 41g
Protein Content: 3.9g

Instructions:

Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise:
In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy. This forms the creamy base for the salad.
Add remaining ingredients and place in a lightly greased mold:
Fold in the pineapple chunks, whole berry cranberry sauce, sugar, walnuts, and pecans into the cream cheese mixture. Ensure that all ingredients are evenly distributed. Then, transfer the mixture into a lightly greased mold, spreading it out evenly.
Set in freezer for at least 1 hour:
Place the mold in the freezer and let it set for at least 1 hour. This step helps the salad to firm up and hold its shape.
Remove 2 hours before serving and unmold:
About 2 hours before serving, take the salad out of the freezer and let it thaw slightly. This makes it easier to unmold later on.
Refrigerate until ready to serve:
Once the salad has thawed and can hold its shape, transfer it to the refrigerator to chill until you’re ready to serve. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve the Pineapple Cranberry Salad as a refreshing side dish at your next barbecue or picnic.
Pair it with grilled chicken or fish for a delightful tropical-inspired meal.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves or additional pineapple chunks for an extra burst of freshness.

Tips:

For added crunch, toast the walnuts and pecans lightly before adding them to the salad.
You can adjust the sweetness of the salad by adding more or less sugar according to your taste preferences.
Experiment with different nuts or add dried fruits like raisins or dried cranberries for additional flavor and texture variations.
Make sure to grease the mold lightly to prevent the salad from sticking when unmolding.
To save time, you can prepare the salad a day in advance and refrigerate it overnight. Just remember to take it out of the freezer a couple of hours before serving to allow it to thaw properly.