Simple Cranberry Congealed Salad
Brighten up your holiday table with this Simple Cranberry Congealed Salad, a timeless side dish that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Featuring a luscious base of cranberry gelatin infused with crushed pineapple and whole cranberry sauce, this nostalgic recipe is elevated by the crunch of chopped celery and pecans or walnuts. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of hands-on time, this no-cook dish is chilled to perfection in a mold or baking dish for a presentation that's as stunning as it is effortless. Ideal as a festive side or light dessert, this make-ahead treat is as versatile as it is delicious, making it a must-have for your holiday spread. Perfect keywords: cranberry gelatin salad, congealed salad recipe, holiday side dish, no-bake dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Cranberry gelatin mix
- 2 cups Boiling water
- 1 cup Cold water
- 8 ounces Crushed pineapple in juice
- 14 ounces Whole cranberry sauce
- 1 cup Chopped celery
- 1 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
In a large heatproof mixing bowl, dissolve the cranberry gelatin mix in 2 cups of boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved (about 2 minutes).
Add 1 cup of cold water to the dissolved gelatin and stir well.
Stir in the crushed pineapple (with its juice) and the whole cranberry sauce until well combined.
Fold in the chopped celery and pecans or walnuts for texture.
Transfer the mixture into a 9x13-inch dish or a gelatin mold of your choice.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
Once set, slice and serve chilled as a side dish or dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.0 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 289 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 250.1 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 211.2 g | ||
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1440 mg | 31% | |
*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.
