Best 9 Molded Cranberry Nut Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our curated collection of molded cranberry nut salad recipes. This classic dish, often gracing holiday tables, combines the vibrant flavors of cranberries, the crunch of nuts, and the tangy sweetness of mayonnaise-based dressing. Discover variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences, including a refreshing vegan option and a gluten-free alternative. Each recipe offers a step-by-step guide, ensuring a hassle-free preparation experience. Let the vibrant colors and irresistible flavors of this iconic salad elevate your next gathering or增添一抹亮色special occasion.

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CRANBERRY SALAD MOLD



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"THERE WAS always a cranberry salad on our holiday table#151;Mother made it with fresh raw cranberries. I was delighted when she would ask me to help grind the cranberries in her old food grinder...I could go on turning its crank forever. How I loved hearing the cranberries pop as they passed through!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups fresh cranberries
2-1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
1/3 cup orange juice
2 cups diced apples
1 cup chopped nuts
Leaf lettuce and mayonnaise for garnish

Steps:

  • Finely grind the cranberries in a food chopper. Add sugar and mix thoroughly. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. (If using frozen berries, let them stand until the mixture is at room temperature.) Place the gelatin and orange juice in the top of a double boiler; stir over hot water until gelatin is dissolved. Add to cranberries along with apples and nuts; place in a 7-cup mold that has been rinsed in cold water. Chill until set. Unmold onto leaf lettuce. Garnish with mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts :

CLASSIC CRANBERRY MOLD



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Crammed with cranberries and bursting with flavor, this Christmastime classic has stood the test of time. We've offered up some tips to make sure this recipe stays a favorite for years to come.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 6h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 package (6-serving size) raspberry-flavored gelatin
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in syrup, undrained
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup), if desired
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, if desired
Salad greens, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat water and sugar to boiling in 2-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally; boil 1 minute. Stir in cranberries. Heat to boiling; boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in pineapple, celery and walnuts.
  • Pour into ungreased 6-cup mold, 8 individual molds or stemmed goblets. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours until firm. Unmold onto salad greens. Garnish with celery leaves and additional cranberries, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg

MOLDED CRANBERRY-ORANGE SALAD



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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.

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

TRIPLE CRANBERRY SALAD MOLD



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What's a holiday meal without at least one jolly gelatin salad chock-full of fruit and nuts? My mother made this one for every holiday, and now my husband says he can't imagine Christmas without it. -Kristi Jo Chiles, Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (3 ounces each) cranberry gelatin
3 cups boiling water
1 cup cranberry juice
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve the gelatin in boiling water; stir in cranberry juice. Refrigerate until slightly thickened. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the whipped topping until blended. Fold into the gelatin mixture. Fold in walnuts, celery and cranberries., Pour into a 3-qt. ring mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until set. Unmold onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MOLDED CRANBERRY NUT SALAD



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This is a recipe my grandmother used to make for Christmas and Thanksgiving when I was a kid. It sure is good! Also good for potluck dinners.

Provided by JenSmith

Categories     Gelatin

Time 20m

Yield 8 cups, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (3 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 cups cold water, divided
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups dry red wine or 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice
1 (6 ounce) package lemon gelatin
1 1/2 cups diced celery
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
celery leaves (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Soften the unflavored gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water; set aside.
  • In a 3-quart saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar and wine or cranberry juice; heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat. Add lemon gelatin and softened unflavored gelatin; stir until dissolved. Stir in remaining water. Chill until mixture is partially set.
  • Fold in celery and walnuts. Pour into a greased 8-cup mold; cover and chill until set.
  • Meanwhile, combine sour cream and mayonnaise; refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • To serve, unmold gelatin and top each serving with a dollop of the sourcream dressing. Garnish with celery leaves.
  • NOTE: In the picture, this is molded in a ring shape with a small bowl set in the center holding the sourcream dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.9, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 248.3, Carbohydrate 57.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 48, Protein 11

OLD-FASHIONED CRANBERRY SALAD



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Make this Old-Fashioned Cranberry Salad, also known as a Cranberry JELLO mold for a Thanksgiving side dish this year.

Provided by Jen

Categories     Dessert     Side Dish

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large pkg (6 oz) Raspberry Jello
1-1/2 cup boiling Water
14 oz Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
20 oz Crushed Pineapple with juice
1/4 cup Chopped Pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, add gelatin and water and whisk until dissolved.
  • Add cranberry sauce and whisk to mix well.
  • Stir in pineapple.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • If desired you can grease a jello mold or bundt pan and pour mixture in that or transfer to serving bowl.
  • Refrigerate for 6-7 hours until is jello is set,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 16 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 29 g, ServingSize 1 serving

DOUBLE-CRANBERRY MOLDED SALAD



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Provided by Michael McLaughlin

Categories     Salad     Food Processor     Side     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Celery     Fall     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
4 1/4-ounce envelopes unflavored gelatin
2 12-ounce bags cranberries
2 1/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 cups finely chopped celery

Steps:

  • Pour 1 cup cranberry juice into small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over. Let stand until gelatin softens, about 20 minutes.
  • Combine cranberries and sugar in processor. Blend, using on/off turns, until cranberries are finely chopped. Transfer berry mixture to heavy large saucepan; add remaining 2 1/2 cups cranberry juice and lemon juice. Bring berry mixture to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium, cover pan partially and simmer until cranberry pieces are tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Add gelatin mixture and stir until gelatin dissolves. Cool to lukewarm, about 30 minutes. Mix in celery.
  • Rinse 8- to 9-cup decorative mold with cold water and drain well. Spoon cranberry mixture into mold. Cover and refrigerate until cold and firm, at least 8 hours and up to 2 days.
  • Turn mold over onto platter. Soak kitchen towel in very hot water; wring out. Wrap hot towel around mold. Let stand 1 minute. Remove towel. Hold mold and platter together and shake gently until cranberry salad falls onto platter. Repeat with hot towel if necessary to unmold salad. Chill until ready to serve.

CRANBERRY JELL-O® SALAD WITH WALNUTS



Cranberry Jell-O® Salad with Walnuts image

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

1 (6 ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
1 ½ cups boiling water
2 (14.5 ounce) cans whole berry cranberry sauce
2 oranges, peeled and chopped
1 cup diced apple
1 cup chopped walnuts

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

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 thaw them before using.
  • Chop the nuts finely. Finely chopped nuts will distribute evenly throughout the salad and provide a nice crunch.
  • Use a variety of nuts. This recipe calls for walnuts and pecans, but you can use any type of nut that you like. Some other good options include almonds, hazelnuts, or cashews.
  • Don't overmix the salad. Overmixing the salad will make it mushy. Gently stir the ingredients together until they are just combined.
  • Chill the salad before serving. Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving will help the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Molded cranberry nut salad is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for any holiday gathering. It is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. The salad is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice for your family and friends.

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