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.

Leroy Martin
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I wasn't sure about this salad at first, but I'm glad I tried it. It's really delicious and refreshing.


Sunita Balami
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This salad is always a hit at my potlucks. Everyone loves the unique combination of cranberries, walnuts, and celery.


Margaret O Driscoll
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any occasion.


Ahmad Mghl
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This is one of my favorite salads. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


HD COC
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I always make it for my holiday parties.


Emily Cueto
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This salad is delicious! The cranberries and walnuts add a nice crunch and the dressing is perfect.


mian numan
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks. I love the sweet and tangy flavor of the cranberries.


Lydia Mulamira
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I'm not usually a big fan of molded salads, but this one is really good. The cranberries and walnuts give it a nice texture and the dressing is light and flavorful.


Ieti Leiataua
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. I made it after Thanksgiving and it was a hit. The cranberries, walnuts, and celery are a great combination.


deborah richards
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the orange zest. It really brightened up the flavor.


Shaukat Raheel
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of sweet and tart cranberries with the crunchy walnuts and celery. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


Amoru Martha
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cranberries give it a nice tartness and the walnuts add a great crunch. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Raven Plant
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This salad was a huge hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique combination of cranberries, walnuts, and celery. I will definitely be making this again.