Frozen Cranberry Banana Salad

Name: Frozen Cranberry Banana Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12-16 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits; 5 medium firm bananas, halved lengthwise and sliced; 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

A luscious combination of sweet and tangy, crunchy and creamy, this pretty salad makes a great side dish or dessert. Its light pink color and delicate banana flavor make it perfect for a bridal shower or ladies' luncheon. —Phylis Hoffman, Conway, Arkansas

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits
5 medium firm bananas, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup sugar
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Drain pineapple juice into a medium bowl; set pineapple aside. Add bananas to the juice. In a large bowl, combine cranberry sauce and sugar. Remove bananas, discarding juice, and add to cranberry mixture. Stir in pineapple, whipped topping and nuts.
Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Freeze until solid. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 200 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Frozen Cranberry Banana Salad in Taste of Home April/May 1994

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mamaknowsbest

May 16, 2014

I make this frozen dish frequently as an afternoon snack for teenaagers. I now add very little whipped topping. It is very sweet on its own and reminds the boys more of a snack then a salad. Makes a great 'refresher' after a hot afternoon of yard work!!
Marykauhi

Apr 30, 2014

What a great dessert! Because I wanted to use it as a salad, I left out the sugar. Still a bit sweet for what I want in a salad. Next time I'll try replacing some of the whipped topping with sour cream or Greek yogurt. Might give is just the bite I prefer for a salad. But for a dessert, it's quite marvelous just the way it is!
shecooksalot

Jun 6, 2013

My family and I really enjoyed this fruit salad like dessert. I am probably going to try it without freezing next time (more like a regular fruit salad) because I think that it would be very good that way too!
lgfountain

Mar 3, 2010

This is an absolutely marvelous dessert served partially frozen or fresh from the fridge. It's a keeper recipe I will make often-great for summer or winter holidays.
BasketCase61

Jun 26, 2009

This has become one of our favorites! I never add the sugar but sometimes add a sprinkle of sugar free jello if needed.