Frozen Christmas Salad

Name: Frozen Christmas Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained; 2 cups miniature marshmallows; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 12 red maraschino cherries, chopped and patted dry; 12 green maraschino cherries, chopped and patted dry; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup heavy whipping cream

My mom’s use of red and green cherries to decorate dishes at Christmastime inspired me to create my holiday-themed molded salad. It’s cool, creamy and fun to serve guests.

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
12 red maraschino cherries, chopped and patted dry
12 green maraschino cherries, chopped and patted dry
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

In a small bowl, combine pineapple and marshmallows. Set aside until marshmallows are softened, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir into marshmallow mixture. Fold in cherries and walnuts.
In a small bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold into pineapple mixture. Spoon into a 6-cup mold; freeze overnight. Let stand at room temperature for 15-20 minutes; unmold onto a serving plate.