Best 3 Best Cranberry Salad Recipes

Are you searching for the perfect cranberry salad recipe? Look no further! Cranberry salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that can brighten up any meal. With its vibrant color and tangy flavor, it's sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Whether you're hosting a holiday dinner or just looking for a light and healthy snack, this article will provide you with a variety of recipes that are sure to satisfy your taste buds. From classic cranberry salads to unique and modern variations, you'll find the perfect recipe to make your cranberry salad shine.

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CRANBERRY SALAD BEST EVER FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER

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This Cranberry Salad is no doubt the best flavor enhancer to a Thanksgiving dinner. Its so good you will find yourself eating it as a dessert. Its easy to prepare and cooking time is mostly chilling time.

Provided by Melissa Wells

Categories Sauces

Time 3h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 navel orange (peel still intact)
2 cups walnuts
2 (3 ounce) packages cherry gelatin

Steps:

Using a food processor, grind cranberries, orange and peel of orange, and walnuts till coarse.
In large mixing bowl mix together cranberries, walnuts, orange and pineapple.
Place in refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
Two hours before mix is chilled make cherry Jell-O according to package directions.
Fold Jell-O into the cranberry mixture.
Chill till dinner is ready or best chilled overnight.

BEST EVER CRANBERRY SALAD

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This recipes was orginally my DH's Grandmothers and has been tweaked by my MIL. I didn't care for cranberry salad ever till I tried this. I have been making this for years now. Its more of a Jello than a salad. Great to get kids to eat something different. It's definitely something I look forward to eating every Thanksgiving and Christmas. Great on biscuits and rolls. I make this in a large glass decorative bowl because it doesn't look good if you try to transfer it to another dish for the meals. ** Note this is best if made the night before to give time for proper set. I have a lower sugar version posted also. Suggested serving size is about 3 tablespoons.

Provided by barefootmommawv

Categories Gelatin

Time 12h15m

Yield 1 large bowl, 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries, sorted, rinsed and drained
2 small oranges, peeled
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 (3 ounce) box jello raspberry gelatin powder
1 (3 ounce) box jello cherry gelatin (black cherry works well too)
1 1/2 cups boiling water
12 ice cubes

Steps:

In the blender puree cranberries and oranges. Add sugar to cranberry mixture and blend.
In a large bowl dissolve jell-o into boiling water. When dissolved add ice to begin the setting process. Remove what few ice cubes that are remaining.
Add cranberry mixture to jell-o. Mix well.
Cover with saran wrap and set in fridge to set.

BEST CRANBERRY SALAD

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This recipe is what I've looked forward to on the holidays since I was a little girl. It is my Meamaw's recipe, and it is great for Christmas and Thanksgiving.

Provided by Carri Hyche

Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes Jell-O® Salad

Time 45m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups cranberries
2 large oranges, peeled and seeded
1 carrot, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
¾ cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 (3 ounce) packages raspberry flavored Jell-O® mix
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water

Steps:

In a food processor, combine the cranberries, oranges, carrot and pecans. Process until finely ground; add sugar and pineapple, mix well.
In a mixing bowl, combine the gelatin and boiling water. Stir until gelatin is dissolved and add cold water.
Mix together the fruit mixture and gelatin; pour into dish or mold and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.7 calories, Carbohydrate 60.2 g, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 96.3 mg, Sugar 54 g

Tips:

Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and more nutrients than frozen cranberries.
Rinse the cranberries thoroughly: This will remove any dirt or debris.
Chop the nuts finely: This will help them distribute evenly throughout the salad.
Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors meld and make the salad more refreshing.
Serve the salad with a dollop of whipped cream or yogurt: This will add a creamy richness to the salad.

Conclusion:

Cranberry salad is a delicious and festive side dish that is perfect for holiday gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its tart and sweet flavors, cranberry salad is a surefire crowd-pleaser.