Cranberry Pomegranate Salad

Such a delightful dish this is!  My friend Careylyn made it for us a while back and we loved it.  It's light and tasty.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:
-1 (12 oz) fresh cranberries
-2/3 cup sugar
-1 (1 lb 8 oz) can crushed pineapple
-1 large can mandarin oranges
-1 pomegranate
-1 (8 oz) container cool whip
-sliced bananas, optional
Directions:
Chop the cranberries in a blender or food processor.  Drain the pineapple, reserving half the juice.  Combine crushed cranberries, sugar, drained pineapple and the reserved juice.  Mix well and refrigerate over night.
Before serving, add the mandarins, seeds from the pomegranate, cool whip and bananas.  Stir well and enjoy!