This crunchy cranberry salad is a riff on the traditional Thanksgiving staple.
It’s so good, you might not want to wait for Thanksgiving as an excuse to make it.
Learn how to make cranberry salad, and find your new favoriteside dish for Thanksgiving.
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Only have dehydrated cranberries on hand?
Steep them in some boiling water for 20 minutes.
Then, strain the mixture, discarding the water.
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You’ll be left with rehydrated cranberries that are much softer, plumper, and juicier.
Can You Make Cranberry Salad Ahead of Time?
It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to three days prior to serving.
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Just ensure the bowl is wrapped tightly, or it has an airtight lid.
Ingredients
4cupsfresh or frozen cranberries (14 oz.)
Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
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Add remaining ingredients:
Stir in the Bartlett pears, pineapple, celery, and pecans.
Chill:
Transfer to a serving bowl; cover and chill salad 4 to 24 hours.
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