Cranberry Salad

📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Salads A classic, refreshing gelatin-based cranberry salad featuring bright citrus and pineapple notes. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet side dish.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
10 mins0 mins4 hours8 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Serving mold or dish

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1 packageRaspberry JelloStandard size
1 cupHot WaterBoiling
1/2 cupCold WaterChilled
1 smallOrangePeeled and diced
1/2 cupPineappleCrushed and drained
1 canOcean Spray Cranberry SauceWhole berry or jellied
1/4 cupNutsChopped

Instructions

Preparation

  1. Dissolve 1 package raspberry jello in 1 cup hot water.
  2. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water and chill until partially set.
  3. Fold in 1 small orange (peeled and diced), 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained), 1 can Ocean Spray cranberry sauce, and 1/4 cup chopped nuts.
  4. Pour into a mold or serving dish and chill until firm.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This salad must be made at least 4 hours in advance to allow the gelatin to set firmly. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.


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