Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2003

Recipe submitter, here, with a few new comments. You can make this recipe with Splenda* brand sweetener. It's great, and doesn't mess with your insulin or blood sugar level. (course, the pinapple juices will, but hey..) Making punch with the drippings isn't optional, just so you know. I'ts fabulous. Mix it with homemade lemonade for a summery treat! You can adjust the marshmallow content to your liking. If you and yours arent crazy about 'those' salads packed with marshmallows, cut back. They're not really good for ya anyhow. And do use real cream, don't desecrate this recipe with miraclewhip* or anything like that. The fat is not really bad for you, read the book: "The protein power lifeplan" for good basic nutrition research. You'll be glad you did. (Look around; does america seem to have 'nutrition' down pat?) Good luck with the salad! It's yummy!

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Sy Chandell

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Bandon, Oregon, USA

Living In: Olympia, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2004

Great salad for Christmas, everyone enjoyed it. Will make again soon! I did cut the sugar, and used fresh berries.

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MTYSON

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2004

I was unable to find either fresh or frozen cranberries (in February) in my grocery store. But I wanted to try this salad. I substituted a 1 pound bag of tart frozen cherries and followed the rest of the directions (omitting the nuts as my family requested). It turned out wonderfully! Just in time for Valentine's Day and Presidents Day when cherries are so popular. I put a small bowl of coarsely chopped walnuts on the table for anyone who wished to add the crunch of nuts. This was a hit. I have added it to my keepers. Thanks Chandell!

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BERNIANN

Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2003

We've had a very similar recipe in the family for years. It's easy and delicious and a perfect addition to Thanksgiving dinner. We usually use 1 cup of sugar instead of 2 cups, and it tastes great.

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KIMBERLY_CHRISTINA

Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2005

I USED 1 CUP & 3/4'S OF SUGAR..........ANF THAT WAS PERFECT....IT IS A VERY DELICIOUS SALAD!! IT WILL BE ADDED TO MY RECIPE LIST FOR SURE. IF YOU LIKE CRANBERRIES YOU WILL LOVE THIS SALAD!!!! EVEN IF YOU DONT IT'S SO TANGY SWEET GOOD!!

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CHARLEEJ

Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2003

Great Recipe! Fast and Easy! I wanted something tart and tangy for Thanksgiving and I got it! I had to use dried cranberries as the store was all out of fresh and even that worked great! Also, the walnuts provide an interesting texture for your mouth.

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SHERILLAN

Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2005

awesome! just like my grandma's!!!

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hardrockgirl

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Yorba Linda, California, USA

Living In: Mechanicsville, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2008

This was wonderful - so much better than jello-based salads! My store was out of cranberries, so I used 12 ounces of frozen mixed berries, and it turned out fantastic! Wonderful!! This will become a holiday staple at our house.

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Amy Austin

Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2008

I used only about a cup of sugar with my cranberries and it was sweet enough. I also added some halved red grapes and skipped the nuts (allergies). I think the crushed pineapple really adds to this recipe....it was very yummy and decadent!

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fourpiesmama

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Living In: Alpharetta, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2006

This is the same recipe as Christmas Cranberry salad, except that one ses drained pineapple. I love this salad. I buy cranberries when they are in season and freeze so I will have them. I only use 1 cup sugar and usually leave out the marshmallows. I've made it with out the nuts, but it is so much better with nuts! Only use real whipping cream(unsweetened-not cool whip!)

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