Lydia's Cranberry Salad

7 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Ready In: 14 hr 30 min

“This has always been a holiday favorite; it's even good for breakfast the next day. It's got a little of everything - cranberries, grapes, nuts, and miniature marshmallows - all held together with whipped topping. This keeps several days. In the beginning I was always told I HAD to use fresh whipped cream, but in later years my mother-in -law admitted to using nondairy whipped topping herself. A memory of my beloved mother-in-law, and something that makes Christmas...CHRISTMAS!” - by Jan

Ingredients

1 pound fresh cranberries
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 pounds seedless red grapes, quartered
1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
2 cups chopped pecans
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

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Original recipe yields 8 to 12 servings

Directions

In a food processor, grind cranberries. Transfer to a medium bowl, and mix with sugar. Chill overnight in the refrigerator.
In a large bowl, mix together cranberry mixture, marshmallows, pecans, and grapes. Fold in nondairy whipped topping 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (11 total)

Calories
547 cal
27%

Fat
22.6 g
35%

Carbs
89.9 g
29%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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PTLYCLOUDY

Nov. 9, 2005

"This recipe has been a long time family recipe from my grandmother. Ours is slightly different in that we used walnuts instead of pecans and we add some chopped apples for a little extra crunch. This ..." See moreis my favorite comfort food. I have been known to make a small batch just for myself!"

simmig

Dec. 23, 2003

"I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. I did make a few changes: I omitted the grapes and added 1 cup of walnuts instead of pecans. It was delicious - and it tasted great the next day. ..." See moreI would definitely make it again."

LA Wonder

Jan. 11, 2006

"I thought this was quite good. It was missing something though and I am going to experiment with other ingredients until I feel it is even more flavorable...." See more"

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