Best 2 Best Ever Cranberry Salad Recipes
Cranberry salad is a classic holiday and potluck dish that is both festive and delicious. It is a tart and refreshing salad that is made with fresh cranberries, oranges, apples, walnuts, and a creamy dressing. There are many different variations of this salad, but the basic ingredients and preparation method remain the same. The salad is typically served chilled and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy hosts and hostesses. Whether you are looking for a classic holiday dish or a refreshing summer salad, cranberry salad is a great choice.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
CRANBERRY SALAD BEST EVER FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER
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
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
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
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.
Tips:
- Fresh Cranberries: If you can, use fresh cranberries for the best flavor and texture. Fresh cranberries are available during the fall and winter months.
- Chopping the Cranberries: You can chop the cranberries by hand or use a food processor. If using a food processor, be careful not to over-process them, as you don't want them to turn into mush.
- Mixing the Salad: When mixing the salad, be gentle so that you don't break the cranberries. Use a large bowl to allow for easy mixing.
- Chilling the Salad: After mixing the salad, chill it for at least an hour before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to set.
- Serving the Salad: Serve the salad chilled, garnished with additional chopped walnuts, orange zest, or fresh cranberries.
Conclusion:
Cranberry salad is a delicious and refreshing holiday side dish that is easy to make. It is a great way to use up fresh cranberries and is always a crowd-pleaser. With its tangy and sweet flavor, cranberry salad is a perfect complement to your holiday meal.
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