Christmas Eve Salad

It seems all families have some weird salad they just can't do without during the holidays, and this is ours. I like to call it 'Christmas Eve Salad, Traditionally Served on Thanksgiving.' My Mother always referred to it as 'light' and 'refreshing.' Well, refreshing maybe. Goes great with holiday ham, and looks pretty in a clear glass bowl.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 619 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
• 1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
• 1 pint heavy cream, whipped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and 3 tablespoons of reserved pineapple juice. Add pineapple and mix thoroughly. Gently fold in whipped cream and marshmallows.

Step 2

Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl, smoothing top with a rubber spatula or large spoon. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Serve chilled.