Best 7 Cranberry Salad With Jell O Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a delightful journey into the world of cranberry salads. From the classic Cranberry Salad with Jell-O, a nostalgic favorite that evokes memories of holiday gatherings, to the tangy Cranberry Orange Salad, a refreshing twist on a traditional recipe, this collection offers a range of culinary creations that are both visually appealing and bursting with flavor. Indulge in the sweet and tangy Cranberry Waldorf Salad, a harmonious blend of crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and creamy mayonnaise, or explore the unique Cranberry Salsa, a vibrant and savory accompaniment to your favorite Mexican dishes. Each recipe is carefully crafted to showcase the versatility of cranberries, transforming them from a humble fruit into a culinary star.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD



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You only need 5 ingredients to prepare this sweet and easy old-fashioned Cranberry Jello Salad. It's a great make-ahead side dish or dessert for the holiday season!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Side Dish

Time 5h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 ounce) package raspberry jello or cherry jello
1 cup boiling water*
½ cup cold water
1 small orange (or 2 clementines), peeled and diced
½ cup crushed pineapple, well drained
1 (14 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
½ cup chopped pecans
Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve Jell-O in boiling water, whisking for 2 minutes. Whisk in the cold water. Cool in the refrigerator just until slightly thickened (about 45 minutes - 1 hour).
  • Gently skim off any foam or bubbles on top of the Jell-O.
  • Stir in oranges, pineapple, cranberry sauce, and pecans. Pour into an 8-inch square dish that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Chill in the refrigerator until completely set (at least 4 hours or overnight).
  • Slice into squares and garnish with optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 square, Calories 155 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, Sodium 58 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 27 g

CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD



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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

6 ounces strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert (2 small boxes)
1 cup boiling water
15 ounces jellied cranberry sauce, strained
20 ounces canned crushed pineapple
15 ounces canned mandarin oranges, drained
3 ounces chopped pecans

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.

CRANBERRY SALAD WITH JELL-O®



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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

3 cups fresh cranberries
2 cups water
2 cups white sugar
1 (6 ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin (such as Jell-O®)
2 cups crushed pineapple
2 cups diced pears
1 cup pecans, or more to taste

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

QUICK CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD



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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

1 package (6 ounces) cherry gelatin
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1/4 cup chopped pecans

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



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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

2 cups fresh cranberries
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and chopped
1 cup pecans
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 (3 ounce) packages cranberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
¾ cup white sugar
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water

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 GELATIN SALAD



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I got this recipe from a magazine and made some changes to suit my family's tastes. This salad is especially nice during the holidays, but it's good with any main meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (3 ounces each) cherry or cranberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/2 medium seedless oranges, quartered
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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.

FRESH CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD



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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

1 (10 ounce) package fresh cranberries or 1 (10 ounce) package frozen cranberries, picked over and washed
4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups sugar
9 ounces strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert (3 small boxes)
4 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups red apples, diced
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 (9 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
3 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 -2 cup green seedless grapes or 1 -2 cup red seedless grapes, halved

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.

Tips

  • To make sure the salad is set properly, chill it for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
  • If you don't have time to chill the salad for 4 hours, you can place it in the freezer for 30 minutes to help it set more quickly.
  • To make the salad more festive, you can add some chopped nuts or dried fruit.
  • If you don't have any fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries instead. Just thaw them before using.
  • If you don't have any Jell-O, you can use another type of gelatin dessert mix.

Conclusion

Cranberry salad with Jell-O is a delicious and easy-to-make holiday side dish. It's perfect for potlucks and parties, and it's always a hit with guests. With its festive red and green colors, this salad is sure to add some holiday cheer to your table.

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