If you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad to serve at your next potluck or gathering, cranberry gelatin salad is a great choice. With its vibrant red color and sweet and tangy flavor, this classic salad is sure to be a hit with everyone. It's made with gelatin, canned or fresh cranberries, pineapple, and marshmallows, and is often served with whipped cream or a dollop of sour cream. There are many different variations of cranberry gelatin salad, so you can find one that suits your taste. Whether you prefer a simple salad with just a few ingredients or a more elaborate one with a variety of fruits and nuts, there's a cranberry gelatin salad recipe out there for you.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
SO-SIMPLE CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD
Create a classic side for your holiday feast with just a few simple ingredients.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 6h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Lightly brush 6 1/2-cup ring mold or 1 1/2-quart decorative bowl with vegetable oil.
- In large bowl, pour boiling water on gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in cranberry-orange sauce. Fold in raspberries. Pour into mold or bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
- To unmold salad from ring mold, dip mold into hot water for 10 seconds. Place serving plate upside down onto mold; turn plate and mold over, then remove mold. Refrigerate salad until serving. If using decorative bowl, do not unmold; scoop salad from bowl to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Cholesterol 0 mg, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g
CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. In a food processor, finely chop cranberries and oranges. Transfer to a bowl; stir in sugar until dissolved. Add pineapple, celery and nuts. Stir in gelatin. Chill for at least 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
QUICK CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD
Since this tangy salad keeps well, I make it a day ahead for my Christmas menu. It's also a great choice to take to a holiday potluck - even people who aren't fond of cranberries think it's yummy. I got the recipe from a friend at church who likes to cook and bake as much as I do. -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Stir in pineapple and cranberry sauce. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Stir in grapes and pecans. Pour into a 2-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD I
I made this for Thanksgiving and it was the most popular dish we had!
Provided by LDSPEAKE
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes Jell-O® Salad
Time 8h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the gelatin and boiling water; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Mix in cranberry sauce and pineapple.
- Transfer to glass serving dishes. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Chill until set and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 62.2 mg, Sugar 21.1 g
MOORE'S CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD
This recipe uses fresh cranberries, pineapple, orange, grapes and apples. Delicious with turkey, chicken or ham. Pineapple juice is an excellent substitute for water if you would like a bit more flavor. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.
Provided by Mary T. Moore
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes Jell-O® Salad
Yield 11
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add the sugar to the gelatin. Stir in the boiling water and stir until the gelatin is dissolved. Stir in the cold water or the pineapples juice. Chill until gelatin is thick.
- Finely grind the cranberries and the orange in food processor or run through the meat grinder.
- Add the ground cranberry mixture, drained crushed pineapple, grapes and cubed apples to the thickened gelatin. Pour mixture into one 9 x 13 inch pan or a large bowl. Refrigerate overnight before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 57.5 mg, Sugar 46.2 g
CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD
Holiday Side Dishes From Woman's World Magazine 11/23/04. A delicious twist on cranberry sauce, this festive mold is sweet and tangy.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Low Protein
Time 4h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Coat 1-1/2 quart mold with cooking spray.
- In bowl pour boiling water over cranberry gelatin mix; stir until dissolved. Add seltzer. Transfer 1 cup mixture to separate bowl; reserve. Cover remaining mixture; refrigerate.
- Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 2 T. cold water; let stand 1 minute. Microwave on High until dissolved; stir into reserved 1 cup cranberry gelatin. Whisk in sour cream. Pour in mold.
- Refrigerate until just set, 2 hours. Uncover refrigerated plain cranberry gelatin mixture. Stir in cranberry sauce, celery and walnuts. Spoon into mold. Refrigerate until firm, 2 hours.
- Run knife around edge of mold to loosen; place serving platter over mold and invert to release. Garnish as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.5, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 9.5, Sodium 142.4, Carbohydrate 45.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 41.8, Protein 4
CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD
A very simple jello recipe. I serve this every year as part of our Thanksgiving meal. Sometimes I leave out the pecans.
Provided by KeeperAtHome
Categories Easy
Time 4h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Stir in pineapple and cranberry sauce.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Stir in pecans and pour into a 2 quart serving bowl.
- Refrigerate until firm.
- Cooking time is refrigeration time and is estimated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.3, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 18.6, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 32, Protein 0.7
Tips:
- To make the gelatin salad ahead of time, prepare the salad according to the recipe and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight. When ready to serve, unmold the salad onto a serving plate.
- To make the gelatin salad in individual servings, spoon the salad mixture into individual molds or ramekins. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight. When ready to serve, unmold the salads onto individual plates.
- Garnish the gelatin salad with fresh cranberries, chopped nuts, or whipped cream before serving.
- Serve the gelatin salad chilled.
Conclusion:
Cranberry gelatin salad is a classic holiday dish that is always a hit. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time. The combination of cranberries, pineapple, and nuts makes this salad a delicious and refreshing treat. Enjoy this salad at your next holiday gathering or potluck.
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