Best 5 Fruited Cranberry Gelatin Salad Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delightful Fruited Cranberry Gelatin Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. This classic salad features a medley of juicy cranberries, sweet pineapple, crisp celery, and crunchy walnuts, all enveloped in a shimmering gelatin base. With variations including a creamy cottage cheese version and a tangy orange gelatin option, this versatile recipe offers something for everyone. Whether you're hosting a festive holiday dinner, a summer barbecue, or a casual potluck, our Fruited Cranberry Gelatin Salad is sure to be a hit. Its vibrant colors, delightful flavors, and customizable variations make it a crowd-pleaser that will leave your guests craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

FRUITED CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD



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"This our traditional Thanksgiving salad," writes Lyn Chapman of Provo, Utah. "But we don't limit it to just once a year. It's so easy to make that we have it with almost every meal that includes chicken."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (6 ounces) orange gelatin
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 can (12 ounces) ginger ale

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the gelatin and cranberry sauce over medium heat until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in the pineapple and ginger ale until combined. , Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. serving bowl. Chill until set, stirring after 1-1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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.

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 II



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A fabulous blend of cranberries, nuts, and fruit! Cranberry or Cherry jello may be used instead of raspberry.

Provided by Jackie

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cranberries
1 large orange
1 cup white sugar
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 (3 ounce) package raspberry flavored Jell-O® mix
2 cups hot water

Steps:

  • Combine the gelatin with hot water (don't let stand). Grind cranberries and orange (including rind) mix with sugar. Stir in nuts, celery and pineapple. Mix with prepared gelatin and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 60.7 mg, Sugar 48.7 g

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a tart and juicy flavor that is perfect for this salad. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Use a variety of fruits. This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. You can use any combination of fruits that you like, such as apples, oranges, grapes, or pineapple.
  • Customize the dressing. The dressing for this salad is simple, but you can customize it to your liking. You can add more or less sugar, or you can add a different flavoring, such as vanilla extract or almond extract.
  • Chill the salad before serving. This salad is best served chilled. You can chill it for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.

Conclusion:

Fruited cranberry gelatin salad is a classic holiday dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This salad is made with fresh cranberries, a variety of fruits, and a simple gelatin dressing. It is a refreshing and festive dish that is perfect for any occasion.

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