Millionaire Cranberry Salad

This Millionaire Cranberry Salad is a sweet, creamy holiday salad that you can make ahead. It’s perfect for Christmas parties and Christmas dinners. You can basically mix it, chill it, and forget about it until it’s time to serve.

It’s the kind of dish that reminds you of old-school family gatherings but with a fresh twist. A perfect holiday side dish idea made with just 5 ingredients.

It is great to serve with Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham or with Crockpot Slow Cooker Rump Roast.

How to Make Millionaire Cranberry Salad

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Chop the cranberries in a food processor.

2. Add them to a large bowl and stir in the sugar. Cover and refrigerate for 8–24 hours.

3. Stir in the pineapple, mandarin oranges, and marshmallows.

4. Gently fold in the whipped topping. Cover and chill for 1 hour, or until ready to serve.

Serve and Enjoy!

Important Recipe Notes

• Let the cranberries sit overnight. Chilling the chopped cranberries with sugar for 8–24 hours helps soften them and brings out their flavor.
• Make sure the pineapple and mandarin oranges are well-drained so the salad doesn’t get watery.
• When adding the whipped topping, fold it in slowly to keep the salad light and creamy.
• Give the salad at least an hour in the fridge after mixing so everything sets and the flavors blend.
• Keep it chilled until you’re ready to serve—this salad tastes best cold and fresh.
• You can make this the day before your party or dinner, which makes holiday prep a little easier.

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