Cranberry Orange Holiday Jello Salad
Brighten up your holiday table with this vibrant Cranberry Orange Holiday Jello Salad—a festive and flavorful addition to any celebration! This classic recipe combines the tartness of fresh cranberries and orange juice with the sweetness of pineapple and sugared fruit, all suspended in a shimmering cranberry-flavored gelatin. With its satisfying crunch from finely chopped celery and nuts, this retro-inspired dish offers a delightful medley of textures and flavors. Perfectly chilled and shaped in a decorative mold or sliced into squares, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Quick to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this no-bake crowd-pleaser is an ideal side dish or dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Cranberry-flavored gelatin (Jello)
- 2 cups Boiling water
- 1 cup Cold water
- 1.5 cups Fresh cranberries, finely chopped
- 1 cup Sugar
- 0.5 cup Orange juice
- 1 cup Crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup Peeled and diced orange segments
- 0.5 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
In a large heatproof mixing bowl, dissolve the cranberry-flavored gelatin in 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Add 1 cup of cold water and 1/2 cup of orange juice to the gelatin mixture and stir until well combined. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
In a food processor, pulse the fresh cranberries until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle 1 cup of sugar over them. Stir to mix and let sit for 10 minutes to allow the sugar to dissolve and macerate the cranberries.
Once the gelatin mixture has cooled, fold in the sugared cranberries, drained crushed pineapple, diced orange segments, chopped celery, and chopped nuts.
Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch glass dish or a decorative mold. Smooth the top with a spatula to make it even.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, or until fully set.
Once set, slice into squares for serving, or unmold onto a serving platter if using a decorative mold.
Serve chilled and enjoy this refreshing, festive holiday treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 22 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 4% | |
*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.
