Holiday Cranberry Fruit Salad

Elevate your holiday menu with this vibrant and refreshing Holiday Cranberry Fruit Salad! Bursting with seasonal flavors, this recipe combines the sweetness of pineapple, red grapes, and ripe banana with the tartness of fresh cranberries and diced green apple. A simple cranberry-orange sauce, cooked to perfection, adds a tangy twist and a festive flair. Topped with creamy vanilla Greek yogurt and a hint of honey, this salad is as indulgent as it is nutritious. Optional crunchy pecans provide a delightful texture contrast. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this chilled fruit salad is a showstopping side dish or light dessert that's perfect for holiday gatherings. Try this irresistible cranberry fruit salad for a fresh and healthy addition to your holiday table!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups orange juice
• 1 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
• 1 cups red grapes (halved)
• 1 large green apple (diced)
• 1 large banana (sliced)
• 0.5 cups pecans (chopped, optional)
• 1 cups vanilla Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and pat dry.

Step 2

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, granulated sugar, and orange juice. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to soften and some juices are released. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

Step 3

While the cranberry mixture is cooling, prepare the fruits. Dice the green apple, halve the grapes, slice the banana, and chop the pineapple into bite-sized pieces if using fresh pineapple.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the cooled cranberry mixture, pineapple chunks, halved grapes, diced apple, and sliced banana. Stir gently to evenly distribute the cranberries and juices.

Step 5

Optional: Add chopped pecans for extra crunch and flavor.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the vanilla Greek yogurt and honey (if desired for extra sweetness). Pour the yogurt mixture over the fruit salad and gently toss to coat all the fruit.

Step 7

Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled and enjoy this refreshing holiday cranberry fruit salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1794 grams (1794.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1864

Total Fat 42.40g	54%
Saturated Fat 4.00g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 16mg	5%
Sodium 101mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 367.40g	134%
Dietary Fiber 36.40g	130%
Total Sugars 279.90g
Protein 38.50g	77%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 398mg	31%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 2645mg	56%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.0%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 73.3%