Holiday Cranberry Salad

This cranberry gelatin salad is one of those simple, refreshing holiday sides that always surprises people with how good it is. It’s cool, sweet-tart, and has that perfect cranberry flavor without being too heavy. It’s quick to mix together and even better after it chills. A great make-ahead dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Holiday Cranberry Salad

A bright, sweet, chilled cranberry side dish made with cranberry sauce, gelatin, and fruit — refreshing, festive, and so easy.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Chill Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Calories: 165

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 3 oz package raspberry or cranberry Jell-O
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 14 oz can whole berry cranberry sauce
• 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
• ½ cup chopped pecans optional
• ½ cup cold water
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice brightens the flavor

Method

 

1. In a medium bowl, dissolve Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water.
2. Stir in cranberry sauce until mostly smooth.
3. Add crushed pineapple, cold water, lemon juice, and pecans (if using).
4. Mix well and pour into a bowl or serving dish.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
6. Scoop to serve. Keep chilled.

Nutritional value (per serving) Calories: 180 | Carbohydrates | 36g | Fat 3g | Protein 1g