Best 6 Cran Orange Gelatin Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of refreshing and flavorful gelatin salads, perfect for any occasion. From the classic Cran-Orange Gelatin Salad, brimming with the vibrant flavors of cranberries and oranges, to the tropical Paradise Gelatin Salad, featuring a medley of pineapple, coconut, and marshmallows, these recipes offer a delightful burst of colors and textures. Discover the creamy goodness of the Waldorf Gelatin Salad, combining crisp apples, celery, and walnuts, or savor the zesty Lemon Gelatin Salad, a delightful blend of citrus and sweetness. These gelatin salads are not only visually appealing but also incredibly versatile, allowing for endless variations and personal touches. Whether you're seeking a refreshing side dish, a vibrant centerpiece for your potluck, or a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings, our curated selection of gelatin salad recipes has something for every palate.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MOLDED CRANBERRY-ORANGE SALAD



Molded Cranberry-Orange Salad image

When I take this dish to potlucks during the holidays, people always ooh and aah. Feel free to top with whipped cream for added appeal. —Carol Mead, Los Alamos, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon plus 1 cup cold water, divided
1 cup boiling water
1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin
3 cups (12 ounces) fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, divided
2 medium apples, cut into wedges
1 medium navel orange, peeled
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup finely chopped celery

Steps:

  • Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1 tablespoon cold water; let stand 1 minute. Add boiling water and raspberry gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in remaining cold water. Refrigerate until thickened, about 45 minutes., Pulse 2-1/3 cups cranberries, apples and orange in a food processor until chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in sugar. Stir fruit mixture into thickened gelatin. Fold in walnuts, celery and remaining whole cranberries., Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan, an 8-cup ring mold or two 4-cup molds with cooking spray; pour in gelatin mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight or until firm. Unmold onto a platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GRANDMA'S CRANBERRY-ORANGE GELATIN SALAD



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My grandmother made this salad every Thanksgiving. It is delicious even without its creamy topping. This side dish is so yummy, I sometimes make it even when it's not Thanksgiving! Depending on your salad's shape, you can spread the topping in a layer over the Jell-O; or if you use a ring mold, put the topping in the center. Alternately, you could serve the topping in a bowl on the side, so it's optional.

Provided by Carissa

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 8h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) package raspberry flavored Jell-O® mix
2 cups boiling water
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup whipped topping

Steps:

  • Place the gelatin into a bowl, pour in the boiling water, and stir until the gelatin dissolves. Mix in the cranberry sauce, pineapple, celery, pecans, and orange zest until evenly blended. Pour the gelatin mixture into a mold or serving dish.
  • Chill in the refrigerator overnight, or up to 8 hours.
  • To make the topping, beat the cream cheese with half of the whipped topping. Fold in the remaining whipped topping until well blended. Unmold the gelatin, and spread with the topping mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 81.6 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

CRAN-ORANGE GELATIN SALAD



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After seeing this gelatin salad in a flier, I decided to make it lighter. I like to serve it as a fruit salad, but others may like it for a sweet treat. -Eva DeWolf, Erwin, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges
2 packages (.3 ounce each) sugar-free cranberry gelatin
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1-1/2 cups crushed salt-free pretzels
6 tablespoons butter, melted
Sugar substitute equivalent to 5 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Drain oranges, reserving juice in a 2-cup measuring cup; set oranges and juice aside. , In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cranberry sauce until melted. Add enough cold water to the reserved juice to measure 1-1/2 cups; add to gelatin mixture. Stir in oranges. Chill until partially set. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and 2 tablespoons sugar substitute. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish; chill. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar substitute until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Spoon gelatin mixture over cream cheese layer. Chill for at least 3 hours or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD I



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I made this for Thanksgiving and it was the most popular dish we had!

Provided by LDSPEAKE

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 8h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (0.3 ounce) packages sugar-free cherry flavored Jell-O® mix
2 cups boiling water
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Combine the gelatin and boiling water; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Mix in cranberry sauce and pineapple.
  • Transfer to glass serving dishes. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Chill until set and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 62.2 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

CRANBERRY ORANGE NUT SALAD (GRANDMA'S)



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When my grandma was still cooking Thanksgiving dinner I always remember this, so I've picked up the ball and now I'm the one making it. Even people who don't normally want cranberry love this. I use the old fashioned metal, clamp to the edge of the counter, type of grinder to grind the cranberries, but you can use something else, perhaps a food processor. However, I do not recommend using a food processor or other type of chopper for the nuts, or celery as the quality and texture is better when they are hand chopped. When you use the orange peel (zest) make sure you are only using the orange part of the peel, and not any of the white (it's very bitter). When the cranberries are in season around Thanksgiving, I usually buy a couple of extra bags and freeze them so that I can make this anytime of year. This is great for brunches, luncheons, or in the summer, to take along to potlucks or picnics as well, it's so refreshing. You could also add a nice white wine (maybe about 1/2 cup).

Provided by Yrhaven aka Condime

Categories     Sauces

Time P1D

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cranberries (1 12 oz package)
1 (3 ounce) package lemon Jell-O gelatin
1 orange (peel, pulp, juice, but no white from peel)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped pecans (walnuts work well too)
1/4-1/2 cup white wine, Zinfandel (or a nice fruity German Wine) (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash, then grind the cranberries.
  • Wash, zest & juice the orange, using as much pulp as you can gather (but remember, no white from the peel).
  • Chop the celery.
  • Mix cranberries, orange parts, sugar & celery, (add half of the wine now if you're using it).
  • Refrigerate covered, overnight if possible (it is really not as good if you don't).
  • The next day:.
  • Chop the nuts.
  • Make lemon Jello according to package directions, but only use 1/2 of the water that the package calls for, let partially set.
  • Add cranberry mixture from previous day & nuts.
  • If you are using wine, add the rest of it now.
  • Transfer into appropriate serving bowl, I prefer pretty glass or crystal, especially for the holidays, (I usually use a pretty glass bowl that has a lid).
  • Refrigerate covered (minimum of 2 hours or so) or until set.
  • I often double this recipe, when I do this, I use 1 package of lemon Jello, & 1 package of orange Jello, or 2 packages of one or the other, and 2- 12 oz packages of cranberries, not quite doubling the rest of the ingredients.
  • And finally, say a quick thanks & smile up at heaven to my Grandma Thelma, who passed away this year.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.3, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 80.7, Carbohydrate 72.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 66.5, Protein 3.2

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SALAD



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This was my great-grandmother's recipe. We've never had a Thanksgiving or a Christmas dinner without this.

Provided by Eyemadreamer

Categories     Oranges

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 quarts ground cranberries
2 cups sugar
1/2 orange, rind of, ground
2 peeled oranges
3/4 cup walnuts, semi coarsely chopped
2 (3 1/2 ounce) boxes orange Jell-O

Steps:

  • Grind cranberries, oranges, rind and fold in the sugar.
  • Make the Jello with 1/2 the water it calls for. Stir quickly until dissolved.
  • Add to the cranberry mixture, add nuts.
  • Refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.8, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 118.1, Carbohydrate 91.2, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 79.1, Protein 4.3

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges and cranberries. Fresh fruits provide the best flavor and texture to this salad.
  • Don't overcook the gelatin. Overcooked gelatin will become tough and rubbery. Follow the package directions carefully.
  • Chill the salad thoroughly before serving. This will help to set the gelatin and make it easier to slice.
  • Serve the salad with a dollop of whipped cream or yogurt. This will add a delicious creaminess to the salad.

Conclusion:

Cranberry Orange Gelatin Salad is a classic holiday side dish that is always a hit. It is easy to make, refreshing, and festive. With its vibrant colors and sweet-tart flavor, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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