Cranberry Jello Salad
Sweet, tangy, and bursting with festive flavors, this Cranberry Jello Salad is a delightful addition to your holiday table or any special gathering. Combining cranberry-flavored gelatin with whole berry cranberry sauce, juicy crushed pineapple, and a touch of orange zest, this no-bake recipe offers a perfect balance of tart and sweet. Chopped pecans add a satisfying crunch, while optional whipped topping brings a luscious creaminess to every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, this vibrant and refreshing dish is a classic crowd-pleaser that’s ideal as a side dish or a light dessert. Make it ahead for easy entertaining and let the bright, jewel-toned presentation steal the show.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cranberry-flavored gelatin mix
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 14 ounces cranberry sauce (whole berry)
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple (canned, drained)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 cup whipped topping (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the cranberry-flavored gelatin mix in 2 cups of boiling water. Stir for about 2 minutes until fully dissolved.
Add 1 cup of cold water to the dissolved gelatin mixture and stir to combine.
Stir in the whole berry cranberry sauce until well incorporated.
Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, and orange zest. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch dish or an attractive serving bowl, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the gelatin is firm and set.
Before serving, optionally dollop or pipe whipped topping on top for extra sweetness and presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2053 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.8 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.9 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 212 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 271.3 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 233.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 880 mg | 19% | |
*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.
