Best Cranberry Ambrosia Salad Recipes

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CRANBERRY AMBROSIA SALAD



Cranberry Ambrosia Salad image

My paternal grandmother used to make this for Christmas dinner. I'm not sure how many batches she made, as there were nearly fifty aunts, uncles and cousins in our family. I still make the recipe in memory of her, and it's still as good as I remember.-Janet Hurley, Shell Rock, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh or frozen cranberries
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup sugar
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a food processor, cover and process cranberries until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in pineapple and sugar. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Just before serving, fold in the marshmallows, whipped cream and pecans. If desired, top with additional chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts :

FROZEN CRANBERRY AMBROSIA SALAD



Frozen Cranberry Ambrosia Salad image

I have no idea where this recipe came from or if I've even tried it. It was in my old recipe book, but handwritten so I must have gotten it from someone.

Provided by True Texas

Categories     Citrus

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 (15 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1 (9 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and freeze in a 9 x 13 dish.
  • Take out 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.2, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 22.5, Sodium 116.4, Carbohydrate 91.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 87.2, Protein 7.2

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