Cranberry Gelatin Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nostalgic Cranberry Gelatin Salad, a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Made with cranberry-flavored gelatin, whole berry cranberry sauce, crushed pineapple, and a hint of orange zest, this no-bake recipe is easy to prepare in just 15 minutes. Chopped pecans add a delightful crunch, while the refreshing mix of fruity and citrusy notes makes it a crowd-pleasing side dish for holiday feasts, potlucks, or anytime you crave a retro classic. Mold it into a decorative shape or serve it straight from the dish, garnished with extra pecans or cranberries for a festive touch. Perfectly chilled and effortlessly elegant, this cranberry gelatin salad is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 oz cranberry-flavored gelatin mix
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 14 oz cranberry sauce (whole berry)
- 8 oz crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the cranberry-flavored gelatin mix in 2 cups of boiling water. Stir well until fully dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Stir in 1 cup of cold water to cool the mixture slightly.
Add the whole berry cranberry sauce to the gelatin mixture and whisk until the cranberry sauce is evenly incorporated.
Drain the crushed pineapple, reserving the juice, and stir the pineapple into the mixture. (You can save the juice for another use or discard it.)
Stir in the chopped pecans and the orange zest. Mix everything thoroughly to combine.
Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch glass dish or a decorative gelatin mold.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the gelatin is fully set.
Once set, slice or unmold the gelatin salad and serve chilled. Optionally, garnish with additional chopped pecans or fresh cranberries for a festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1266 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.5 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 133 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 232.0 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 213.8 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 569 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
