Jello Cranberry Salad
Brighten up your holiday table with this festive and flavor-packed Jello Cranberry Salad—a nostalgic dish that blends the sweet and tart flavors of cranberry with the refreshing crunch of celery and the nutty goodness of walnuts. This no-fuss recipe combines cranberry Jello mix, whole cranberry sauce, and crushed pineapple for a fruity, jewel-toned base, while the addition of chopped celery and walnuts adds an unexpected yet delightful texture. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes and requiring minimal effort to set in the fridge, this chilled salad is perfect as a crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving side dish or a vibrant addition to any gathering. Serve it straight from a glass bowl or impress your guests with a Jello mold presentation. Don’t miss this classic twist on a traditional holiday favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cranberry Jello mix
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 can (14 ounces) whole cranberry sauce
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
In a large heatproof mixing bowl, pour the gelatin mix.
Add the 2 cups of boiling water to the gelatin mix, stirring until fully dissolved (about 2 minutes).
Stir in the cold water and mix until well combined.
Add the whole cranberry sauce, breaking it apart with a spoon to distribute evenly.
Stir in the crushed pineapple along with its juice.
Add the chopped celery and walnuts, folding them into the mixture until evenly combined.
Transfer the mixture to a glass serving dish or Jello mold.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2073 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.8 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 622 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 334.8 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 292.8 g | ||
| Protein | 29.5 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1194 mg | 25% | |
*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.
