Raw Cranberry Jello Salad
Brighten up your holiday table with this vibrant and refreshing Raw Cranberry Jello Salad! Featuring finely chopped fresh cranberries, sweet crushed pineapple, and a zesty hint of orange zest, this crowd-pleasing dish brings a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors. The raspberry-flavored gelatin forms the base for this no-cook salad, while crunchy chopped pecans add a delightful texture in every bite. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes (plus chilling time), this retro-inspired recipe is a festive addition to Thanksgiving or Christmas menus. Serve it as a side dish, dessert, or centerpiece-worthy mold, and watch it dazzle your guests with its jewel-toned charm! Keywords: Raw Cranberry Jello Salad, holiday side dish, cranberry salad recipe, no-cook gelatin salad, festive holiday recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 6 ounces Raspberry-flavored gelatin mix
- 2 cups Boiling water
- 1.5 cups Cold water
- 20 ounces Crushed pineapple (canned, in juice)
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
Instructions
Rinse and drain the fresh cranberries thoroughly. Place them in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, being careful not to puree them.
Transfer the chopped cranberries to a medium mixing bowl. Stir in the granulated sugar and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
While the cranberries macerate, dissolve the raspberry-flavored gelatin mix in the boiling water in a large bowl. Stir for 2 minutes until fully dissolved, then add the cold water and mix well.
Drain the crushed pineapple, reserving the juice. Add the pineapple chunks to the gelatin mixture.
Stir the macerated cranberries, chopped pecans, and orange zest into the gelatin mixture until evenly combined.
Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch dish or a festive gelatin mold. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until fully set.
To serve, slice into squares if using a dish or unmold onto a decorative platter if using a mold. Enjoy this refreshing and tangy salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1985 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.5 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 25 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 332.3 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.1 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 284.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1305 mg | 28% | |
*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.
