Best 6 Thanksgiving Cranberry Jello Salad Recipes

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Thanksgiving Cranberry Jello Salad: A Refreshingly Festive Side Dish

As the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving feast, turkey often steals the show. But no Thanksgiving meal is complete without a refreshing and festive side dish like cranberry jello salad. This classic dish, with its vibrant red color and sweet-tart flavor, is a nostalgic favorite that adds a touch of elegance to any holiday table. This article presents a collection of cranberry jello salad recipes that are sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. From the classic recipe with fresh cranberries to variations featuring pineapple, orange, and nuts, these recipes offer a range of flavors and textures to complement your Thanksgiving feast. Whether you prefer a traditional or a more modern take on this holiday staple, you'll find the perfect recipe to add a touch of sweetness and cheer to your Thanksgiving celebration.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD RECIPE



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This Cranberry Jello Salad is delicious and festive looking! Raspberry jello, cranberry sauce, apples and pineapple make for a delicious and easy side dish to your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner!

Provided by Janelle

Time 5h45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
2 packages (3 oz) or 1 package (6 ounce) raspberry flavored gelatin
1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 medium apple chopped (Any will do. We like honey crisp.)
2/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional - tastes great if you choose to use them)

Steps:

  • Open can of pineapple and drain pineapple, reserving juice. Pour juice into a 4 cup liquid measuring dish.
  • Remove 1 Tablespoon of the crushed pineapple and set aside for garnish {if desired}
  • Add enough cold water to pineapple juice until it measure 3 cups; pour int a large saucepan.
  • Bring juice to a boil then remove from heat immediately.
  • Add gelatin. Whisk mixture at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
  • Add cranberry sauce and stir. {Gelatin mixture should be thick}.
  • Pour mixture into a large bowl. Refrigerate 15 - 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Remove from fridge and stir in pineapple, apples and walnuts; stir gently.
  • Pour into a medium serving bowl. & refrigerate for 4 hours or until completely firm.
  • Top with reserved crushed pineapple just before serving.
  • Store leftover gelatin in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0.1 grams fat, Fiber 1.2 grams fiber, Protein 1.4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, Sodium 50 grams sodium, Sugar 24.5 grams sugar

THANKSGIVING JELL-O® SALAD



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This is the one Jell-O® salad I think of when the holidays roll around. There is always roomfor J-E-L-L-O!

Provided by Julie Brookhiser

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (16 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
1 (3 ounce) package lime-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)

Steps:

  • Stir pineapple, cottage cheese, and whipped topping together in a bowl; sprinkle gelatin mix over the top and stir until well-mixed. Refrigerate until chilled and set, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 380.8 mg, Sugar 36 g

THANKSGIVING CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD



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I LOVE Cranberries and I LOVE congealed salads. This is an old and much loved recipe,. Enjoy !!

Provided by Jewel Hall

Categories     Gelatin Salads

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg fresh cranberries
2 1/2 c water
2 c sugar
3 oz boxes of cherry jello x 2 (2 boxes)
1 pkg minature marshmallows (normal size)
1 c diced apples
1 c diced cellery
1 c chopped walnuts or pecans
sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the package of cranberries on medium high in the water until they pop. Add the 2cups of sugar, gently stir to incorporate. add the 2 (3 oz) boxes of cherry jello and the package of marshmallows. Cook (5) five more minutes, stirring constantly.
  • 2. Remove from heat and add 1 cup of diced apples, 1 cup of diced celery, and 1 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans. Pour into a 13x9x2 glass casserole dish.
  • 3. Refrigerate one day before using. Each serving can have a spoon of sour cream if desired.

CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD



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Cranberry Jello salad is the perfect dish to serve with turkey and more. You only need 3 ingredients to make this delicious jello salad.

Provided by Eating on a Dime

Categories     Side Dish

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 boxes Raspberry Gelatin (3 oz. each)
1 can of Crushed Pineapple in Juice (20 oz., do not drain)
1 can of Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce (14 oz.)

Steps:

  • Spray a 9 inch square pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place the raspberry gelatin in a medium size bowl. Add in 1 cup of boil water and whisk constantly for 2 minutes until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Then stir in 1/2 cup of cold water.
  • Then stir in the crushed pineapple with the juice and the cranberry sauce.
  • Then pour the mixture into the 9 inch pan, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate it until it's firm.
  • Refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or up to 3 days before.
  • Serve topped with fresh cranberries and reddi-whip if you prefer and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 114 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 47 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

RAW CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD



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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

1 quart cranberries
2 -4 red apples
2 oranges, juice of
1 cup crushed pineapple
1 (6 ounce) box cherry Jell-O
2 cups sugar
2 cups boiling water

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

Tips:

- For a more intense cranberry flavor, use fresh cranberries instead of frozen. - If you don't have time to make the cranberry sauce from scratch, you can use store-bought cranberry sauce. - Be sure to use a mold that is at least 9x13 inches in size. - If you want to make the salad ahead of time, you can refrigerate it for up to 2 days. - Serve the salad chilled.

Conclusion:

This Thanksgiving Cranberry Jello Salad is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for your holiday table. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy hosts. The salad is also a good source of vitamin C and fiber. So, enjoy this classic dish and make your Thanksgiving dinner special!

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