Cranberry Holiday Salad



Cranberry Holiday Salad:
I used a biscuit cutter to
give you an idea of the layers.

 I'm on a favorite salad kick!  This salad is similar to the Emerald Salad in that it has fruit, whipped cream, and resembles nothing like your traditional lettuce salad!  It has the perfect balance of sweetness and tang of the cranberries, cherry, apple and pineapple, combined with the rich fluffiness of whipped cream and cream cheese to compliment the fruit flavors.  There is just something about the cherry and cranberry mix that is irresistable.  If you are getting the idea that holidays at our house involves several salads, you are right!  This one makes the cut for every Thanksgiving and Christmas.  A shout out to my sister Kathleen who introduced us to this salad!

Cranberry Holiday Salad

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1 20oz. can crushed pinapple, undrained
1 large black cherry or just cherry jello (make as normal)
1 can whole cranberries (or canned jelly if you prefer aren't a big cranberry fan)
1 apple, grated with skin
2 c. chopped pecans

Topping
1 8 oz. cream cheese
2 cups whipping cream, *whipped with sugar and vanilla to taste.
1-2 Tbs. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:For topping

1. In a 9x13 baking dish, combine all together and refrigerate for 4 hrs.

1.  Allow cream cheese to soften and place in bowl, stiring to make it smooth. 
2.  Place whipping cream in a Kitchen aid or separate bowl with beaters and beat on high until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.3.  Fold in whipped cream with cream cheese and spread topping on top of firmed jello.