Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our tantalizing Cranberry Jell-O Salad, a timeless classic that combines the vibrant tartness of cranberries with the refreshing sweetness of Jell-O. This delectable dish is a staple at potlucks, picnics, and holiday gatherings, captivating taste buds with its vibrant red hue and irresistible texture. Our comprehensive guide presents two enticing variations of the Cranberry Jell-O Salad: a traditional version that embodies the nostalgic charm of this beloved dish and a modern rendition infused with a burst of citrusy zest. Both recipes are meticulously crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors, textures, and visual appeal. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the secrets behind creating this iconic salad that will leave your guests craving for more.
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CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD
This Cranberry Jello Salad is always on our holiday table. The combination of tart and sweet go perfectly together. This recipe is a must for every table.
Provided by Dina
Categories Side Dish
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large measuring cup, mix the 2 (6 oz) packages of raspberry Jell-O powder with 2 cups of boiling water using a whisk. Then add 2 cups of cold water and whisk until everything is dissolved.
- In a large bowl, combine the 2 (14 oz) cans of whole berry cranberry sauce, 2 (20 oz) cans of crushed pineapple (juice included), and 1 cup of toasted chopped walnuts. Then pour in the jello and stir until well mixed in.
- Pour the cranberry jello into either a large pan with raised edges or individual cups. Refrigerate overnight until it sets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, Sodium 1 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
QUICK CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD
Since this tangy salad keeps well, I make it a day ahead for my Christmas menu. It's also a great choice to take to a holiday potluck - even people who aren't fond of cranberries think it's yummy. I got the recipe from a friend at church who likes to cook and bake as much as I do. -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Stir in pineapple and cranberry sauce. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Stir in grapes and pecans. Pour into a 2-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRANBERRY JELL-O® SALAD
I originally found this recipe in an OLD, OLD e-mail, so thought I'd post it here now.
Provided by Valry1980
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Cranberry Salad Recipes
Time 8h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place cranberries, mandarin oranges, and pecans into a food processor and pulse several times to chop; process mixture until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Transfer mixture into a large bowl.
- Mix pineapple, gelatin, sugar, boiling water, and cold water together in a separate bowl until gelatin and sugar have dissolved. Pour gelatin mixture into cranberry mixture and stir. Pour into a gelatin mold and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 51.3 mg, Sugar 33.8 g
CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD
This came from New Hampshire Police Association. I have not tried this, just posting for safe keeping.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Fruit
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Dissolve Jello in boiling water. Drain crushed pineapple, reserving juice in one bowl and fruit in another bowl.
- Mix together jello, cranberry sauce, and pineapple juice until smooth; refrigerate until half set. Stir in mandarin oranges, pineapple, and pecans.
- Pour into decorative mold and refrigerate.
AMAZING JELL-O CRANBERRY SALAD (AKA CRANBERRY CRACK)
Yummy Cranberry Jello Salad with pineapple oranges and pecans. This amazing cranberry salad is sweet, tart and crunchy and the beautiful color makes the perfect addition to your holiday meal.
Provided by Jamie Sanders
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large bowl, dissolve jello in 2 cups boiling water.
- Add pineapple juice to measuring cup and add water until you have 1.5 cups pineapple juice and water combined.
- Add pineapple juice/water to jello, stir.
- Place cranberries and sugar into food processor and pulse till sugar is thoroughly combined and the cranberries are in small pieces
- Add chopped apple, pineapple, mandarin oranges, nuts and cranberry pieces to large serving container..
- Add liquid jello to dish and stir everything around.
- Place in fridge.
- When ready to serve, with a fork, stir cranberry jello salad around with a fork, breaking up the jello.
- Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!
CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD I
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
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 SALAD WITH JELL-O®
Holiday cranberry salad made with real cranberries could be your next family favorite! Best served cool and stores well in a plastic container.
Provided by fthursday
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Cranberry Salad Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine cranberries, water, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook until berries are splitting open and tender, about 10 minutes.
- While cranberries cook, pour cherry-flavored gelatin mix into a casserole dish.
- Pour cooked cranberry mixture over gelatin in the casserole dish and stir to dissolve and mix evenly. Place in the refrigerator until gelatin is set, about 1 hour.
- Add pineapple, pears, and pecans. Stir and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.5 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 66 mg, Sugar 55.2 g
CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. In a food processor, finely chop cranberries and oranges. Transfer to a bowl; stir in sugar until dissolved. Add pineapple, celery and nuts. Stir in gelatin. Chill for at least 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
RAW CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD
My mother-in-law gave me this recipe years ago. My family insist on having this cranberry salad every Thanksgiving. I usually make it the day before Thanksgiving.
Provided by Calamity Jane
Categories Chutneys
Time 3h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grind cranberries and apples, mix together.
- Add orange juice, pineapple and sugar, let sit until sugar dissolves.
- Pour water over Jello, stir until dissolved, let cool.
- Add Jello to cranberry mixture. Place in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.6, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 51.4, Carbohydrate 108.7, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 82.8, Protein 10.9
MOM G'S CRANBERRY JELL-O® SALAD
A delicious alternative to cranberry relish. A colorful addition to the holiday table!
Provided by chefdeb
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Cranberry Salad Recipes
Time 4h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water in a bowl; stir in cold water. Chill in refrigerator until partially thickened, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Chop cranberries in a food processor and mix sugar into cranberries, pulsing once or twice to combine. Let cranberry mixture stand a few minutes to let sugar dissolve. Stir cranberry mixture, pineapple, celery, and walnuts into gelatin. Pour into a gelatin mold or serving dish. Refrigerate until fully set, about 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 127.9 mg, Sugar 49.5 g
FRESH CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD
The women in my family are addicted to this mandatory holiday dish. It has cranberry tartness combined with the sweetness of grapes and mandarin oranges, all encompassed in the comfort of jello. It comes from the "It's About Thyme" cookbook by Marge Clark, who by her recipes must be a special lady.
Provided by rochsann
Categories Gelatin
Time 5h20m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook cranberries in the 4 cups water to a boil.
- Add soda and stir and enjoy watching it bubble up.
- Simmer 10 minutes.
- Stir in sugar, jello, and marshmallows.
- Stir until melted.
- Let mixture cool.
- Add apples, nuts, pineapple, oranges, and grapes.
- Pour into one 9" x 13" pan and one 8" x 8" pan.
- Chill until firm.
CRANBERRY JELL-O® SALAD WITH WALNUTS
This is my most requested recipe! It's a wonderful accompaniment to your Thanksgiving or Christmas menu.
Provided by Alley
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Cranberry Salad Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Dissolve cherry gelatin mix in boiling water in a bowl; stir cranberry sauce and oranges into gelatin. Refrigerate until mixture is thickened to the consistency of egg whites, about 45 minutes. Mix apple and walnuts into gelatin, transfer to a serving dish or mold, and chill until firm, about 2 more hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 47.7 mg, Sugar 18 g
SOUR CREAM CRANBERRY JELL-O® SALAD
Great alternative to the typical cranberry salad served at Thanksgiving. This is a recipe that I have been making for so long that it is permanently imbedded in my memory. Very easy and delicious too.
Provided by KLS1973
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Cranberry Salad Recipes
Time 6h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mash jellied cranberry sauce in a 3-quart bowl. Stir gelatin mix thoroughly into cranberry sauce. Pour boiling water into mixture and stir until gelatin has dissolved completely, about 3 minutes.
- Chill in refrigerator until softly set, 2 to 3 hours. Gently fold sour cream into gelatin mixture, leaving marbled streaks of sour cream and gelatin mix. Return to refrigerator until firmly set, 4 hours to overnight. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 47.8 mg, Sugar 13.2 g
GRANDMA'S CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD
Make and share this Grandma's Cranberry Jello Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by momm2493
Categories Low Protein
Time 3h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In mixing bowl, combing jello and boiling water; stir until dissolved. Add cranberry sauce to hot mixture; stir until melted. Allow to cool slightly . Transfer jello mixture to desired dish (mold, rectanglar pyrex, etc.) Add pineapple, celery and nuts over top. Place in refridgerator until set. YUM!
Tips:
- Use a quality cranberry juice for the best flavor. - Add a variety of nuts and fruits to the salad for a more complex flavor and texture. - For a sweeter salad, add more sugar or honey. - For a tarter salad, add more lemon juice. - Serve the salad immediately or chill it for at least 6 hours before serving.Conclusion:
Cranberry Jello salad is a classic holiday dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its vibrant color and refreshing flavor, it's a perfect way to add a festive touch to your holiday table. Whether you're making it for a potluck, a family gathering, or just to enjoy yourself, this salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy holiday dish, give Cranberry Jello salad a try!
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