Souder Family Cranberry Jello Salad
Brighten up your holiday table with the Souder Family Cranberry Jello Salad, a timeless classic that combines sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors in one refreshing dish. This festive recipe balances the tartness of whole berry cranberry sauce and cranberry-flavored gelatin with the natural sweetness of crushed pineapple, while crunchy chopped pecans add a delightful texture. Perfectly set in a 9x13-inch dish or a decorative mold, this chilled salad is as stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and easily customizable with a dollop of whipped cream or Cool Whip, it’s the ideal make-ahead side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion. Give your guests a taste of tradition with this vibrant and easy-to-make cranberry jello salad!
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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 (drained)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup whipped cream or Cool Whip (optional, for topping)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the cranberry-flavored gelatin mix in the boiling water. Stir for about 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
Add the cold water and stir to combine.
Stir in the whole berry cranberry sauce, ensuring it breaks up and mixes evenly with the gelatin.
Fold in the drained crushed pineapple and chopped pecans, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch glass dish or a large decorative serving mold.
Refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours or until the salad is fully set.
If desired, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or Cool Whip on top for an extra creamy touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.9 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.4 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 316 mg | 105% | |
| Sodium | 203 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 254.7 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 233.4 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 948 mg | 20% | |
*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.
