Pineapple Walnut Salad Recipe
A delightful and easy-to-make Pineapple Walnut Salad that combines the freshness of crushed pineapple with the creaminess of cream cheese, topped with chopped walnuts for added crunch.
- Author: Maya Quinn
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 2 (15 to 20-ounce) cans crushed pineapple
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping (thawed)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cup walnuts* (coarsely chopped)
- Drain pineapple well in a mesh strainer. Ensure excess liquid is removed.
- Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold in whipped topping. Carefully incorporate to maintain a light texture.
- Fold in the pineapple and walnuts. Mix gently to evenly distribute.
- Chill several hours and serve cold. Allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Pineapple Walnut Salad, Dessert Salad, Cream Cheese Pineapple Salad