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Millionaire Cranberry Salad Recipe

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Millionaire Cranberry Salad is a luscious and festive dessert salad combining creamy vanilla yogurt and whipped cream with a mix of pineapple, marshmallows, nuts, coconut, and a homemade tangy cranberry sauce. This chilled dish is perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion, offering a delightful balance of sweet, tart, and crunchy textures.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 2 cups vanilla yogurt (Greek yogurt recommended)
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 2 cups pineapple tidbits, well-drained
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped (or walnuts)
  • 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

Cranberry Sauce Ingredients

  • 4 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 2 cinnamon sticks

Instructions

  1. Make the sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon sticks. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil.
  2. Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer gently for 10 minutes until the cranberries have softened and the sauce thickens slightly.
  3. Cool the sauce: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the cranberry sauce to cool completely. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
  4. Mix the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the vanilla yogurt, whipped cream, pineapple tidbits, mini marshmallows, chopped pecans, and sweetened flaked coconut. Stir until evenly incorporated.
  5. Add the cranberry sauce: Pour 1 1/2 cups of the cooled cranberry sauce into the bowl with the salad mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly. Add more sauce if desired for additional tartness and moisture.
  6. Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 4 hours or overnight. This chilling step allows flavors to meld and the salad to firm up.
  7. Serve: Before serving, garnish the salad with additional chopped nuts for a crunchy topping. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • For best texture, use Greek yogurt for creaminess and tang.
  • Well-draining the pineapple tidbits prevents excess liquid from watering down the salad.
  • Frozen cranberries can be used if fresh are unavailable; no need to thaw before cooking.
  • This salad tastes better after chilling overnight, making it ideal for preparing in advance.
  • Walnuts can be substituted for pecans based on preference or availability.
  • Adjust the amount of cranberry sauce added to suit your taste; more sauce will increase tartness.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/millionaire-cranberry-salad-recipe/