Best 16 Cranberry Salad With Jell O Recipes

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Cranberry salad with jello is a classic holiday dish that is both delicious and easy to make. Whether you're looking for a festive side dish to your Thanksgiving or Christmas feast, or a simple dessert to enjoy with your family, this recipe is sure to please. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a colorful and flavorful salad that is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD



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This Cranberry Jello Salad is always on our holiday table. The combination of tart and sweet go perfectly together. This recipe is a must for every table.

Provided by Dina

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (6 oz) packages raspberry jello
2 cups boiling hot water
2 cups cold water
2 14 oz cans whole berry cranberry sauce
2 20 oz cans crushed pineappple ((NOT pineapple chunks))
1 cup walnuts (toasted and chopped)

Steps:

  • In a large measuring cup, mix the 2 (6 oz) packages of raspberry Jell-O powder with 2 cups of boiling water using a whisk. Then add 2 cups of cold water and whisk until everything is dissolved.
  • In a large bowl, combine the 2 (14 oz) cans of whole berry cranberry sauce, 2 (20 oz) cans of crushed pineapple (juice included), and 1 cup of toasted chopped walnuts. Then pour in the jello and stir until well mixed in.
  • Pour the cranberry jello into either a large pan with raised edges or individual cups. Refrigerate overnight until it sets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, Sodium 1 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD



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This came from New Hampshire Police Association. I have not tried this, just posting for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ounces strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert (2 small boxes)
1 cup boiling water
15 ounces jellied cranberry sauce, strained
20 ounces canned crushed pineapple
15 ounces canned mandarin oranges, drained
3 ounces chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Dissolve Jello in boiling water. Drain crushed pineapple, reserving juice in one bowl and fruit in another bowl.
  • Mix together jello, cranberry sauce, and pineapple juice until smooth; refrigerate until half set. Stir in mandarin oranges, pineapple, and pecans.
  • Pour into decorative mold and refrigerate.

MOM G'S CRANBERRY JELL-O® SALAD



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A delicious alternative to cranberry relish. A colorful addition to the holiday table!

Provided by chefdeb

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 4h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (3 ounce) packages lemon-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
1 ½ cups boiling water
2 cups cold water
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 cup white sugar
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
¾ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water in a bowl; stir in cold water. Chill in refrigerator until partially thickened, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Chop cranberries in a food processor and mix sugar into cranberries, pulsing once or twice to combine. Let cranberry mixture stand a few minutes to let sugar dissolve. Stir cranberry mixture, pineapple, celery, and walnuts into gelatin. Pour into a gelatin mold or serving dish. Refrigerate until fully set, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 127.9 mg, Sugar 49.5 g

CRANBERRY SALAD WITH JELL-O®



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Holiday cranberry salad made with real cranberries could be your next family favorite! Best served cool and stores well in a plastic container.

Provided by fthursday

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups fresh cranberries
2 cups water
2 cups white sugar
1 (6 ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin (such as Jell-O®)
2 cups crushed pineapple
2 cups diced pears
1 cup pecans, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, water, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook until berries are splitting open and tender, about 10 minutes.
  • While cranberries cook, pour cherry-flavored gelatin mix into a casserole dish.
  • Pour cooked cranberry mixture over gelatin in the casserole dish and stir to dissolve and mix evenly. Place in the refrigerator until gelatin is set, about 1 hour.
  • Add pineapple, pears, and pecans. Stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.5 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 66 mg, Sugar 55.2 g

CRANBERRY JELL-O® SALAD



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I originally found this recipe in an OLD, OLD e-mail, so thought I'd post it here now.

Provided by Valry1980

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups fresh cranberries
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and chopped
1 cup pecans
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 (3 ounce) packages cranberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
¾ cup white sugar
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Place cranberries, mandarin oranges, and pecans into a food processor and pulse several times to chop; process mixture until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Transfer mixture into a large bowl.
  • Mix pineapple, gelatin, sugar, boiling water, and cold water together in a separate bowl until gelatin and sugar have dissolved. Pour gelatin mixture into cranberry mixture and stir. Pour into a gelatin mold and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 51.3 mg, Sugar 33.8 g

MOM'S CRANBERRY JELL-O® SALAD



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Mom made this for every holiday dinner. It goes great with turkey, of course, but also with roast beef or pork.

Provided by DonnaFloyd

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups hot water
1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 (6 ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
1 cup white sugar
2 cups cranberries
1 ½ cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 orange - zested, peeled, and chopped
1 apple, chopped

Steps:

  • Blend water, pineapple, gelatin, and sugar together in a blender for 15 seconds. Add cranberries and blend an additional 15 seconds.
  • Stir celery, walnuts, chopped orange, apple, and orange zest together in a large bowl. Pour blended pineapple mixture into celery mixture and stir until completely combined. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until set, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 57.5 mg, Sugar 29.5 g

QUICK CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD



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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

1 package (6 ounces) cherry gelatin
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1/4 cup chopped pecans

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

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD



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This salad is so tasty & bursting with flavor that accents your turkey and dressing...ham, too. We double the recipe to feed our large family (and then you need leftovers, right??) This recipe has been around for 40-50 years and we serve at each holiday. Make it your tradition, too!

Provided by Southern Lady

Categories     Gelatin

Time 4h20m

Yield 9-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup finely chopped celery
1 (16 ounce) package raw cranberries
1 orange, rind of
1 cup sugar
6 ounces raspberry Jell-O gelatin (orange or cranberry Jello will work, too)
2 cups boiling water
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chopped pecans or 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Add hot water to a med-large tempered bowl along with the orange juice and jello flavoring packets and disssolve thoroughly.
  • Chill until syrupy (30-40 mins)in a 9 x 9 or 9 X 13 dish (the only slight difference will be the depth of salad).
  • Chop celery finely in Food Processor, remove to a small dish and set aside.
  • Peel rind close to the zest.
  • Grind rind and cranberries in food processor until chopped ever so thinly (I remember when we chopped all by hand!).
  • Add sugar and mix with cranberry mixture. I stir right into food processor for one less dish.
  • When jello is syrupy, add cranberry mixture, nuts and finely chopped celery, mixing well in your dish.
  • Or you can transfer into a mold.
  • Refrigerate until firm (several hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 99.3, Carbohydrate 51.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 44.6, Protein 2.6

SOUR CREAM CRANBERRY JELL-O® SALAD



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Great alternative to the typical cranberry salad served at Thanksgiving. This is a recipe that I have been making for so long that it is permanently imbedded in my memory. Very easy and delicious too.

Provided by KLS1973

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
2 (3 ounce) packages black cherry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
1 ¾ cups boiling water
1 (16 ounce) carton sour cream

Steps:

  • Mash jellied cranberry sauce in a 3-quart bowl. Stir gelatin mix thoroughly into cranberry sauce. Pour boiling water into mixture and stir until gelatin has dissolved completely, about 3 minutes.
  • Chill in refrigerator until softly set, 2 to 3 hours. Gently fold sour cream into gelatin mixture, leaving marbled streaks of sour cream and gelatin mix. Return to refrigerator until firmly set, 4 hours to overnight. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 47.8 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

GRAMMY'S CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD



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This is a holiday staple for my family. My Grammy got this recipe from her mother. Grammy passed it down to my aunt who has now passed the torch to me. :)

Provided by justajerseygirl

Categories     Gelatin

Time 45m

Yield 12-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple
2 (3 ounce) packages lemon Jell-O gelatin
7 ounces ginger ale
1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
8 ounces cream cheese
1 (2 ounce) package Dream Whip
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
  • Add water to make 1 cup.
  • Boil; add Jello, stirring to dissolve.
  • Stir in ginger ale.
  • Blend pineapple and cranberry sauce.
  • Fold into Jello.
  • Chill in 9x9 inch dish.
  • Make Dream Whip according to package directions.
  • Beat in cream cheese.
  • Spread over Jello and top with pecans.
  • May add 1/4 to 1/3 cup powdered sugar to topping, if desired.
  • Skip the nuts if you don't like them. Also, I tend to buy two of the smaller cans of cranberry sauce, one jellied, one chunky -- I like the extra texture. AND -- make this the night before or your frosting will be runny!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 20.8, Sodium 140.3, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 35.9, Protein 3.4

STRAWBERRY CRANBERRY SALAD



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I got this recipe from an issue of Taste of Home and it has become a huge family hit. Requested all year round. Quickly fixes in one dish. Cranberry Jello-o can be used and so can sugar free, tastes great no matter.

Provided by pattyk2897

Categories     Strawberry

Time 4h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 ounce) box cherry Jell-O
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 (15 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (8 ounce) bag frozen strawberries

Steps:

  • Open and drain all liquid from pineapple.
  • In casserole dish fix Jell-o with hot water only, stir until dissolved.
  • Add can of cranberry sauce (I use a whisk to help break it up and remove from can).
  • Gently stir until thoroughly mixed.
  • Add pineapple, stir.
  • Cut whole strawberries into halves or quarters, gently stir berries into jell-o mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate until set, usually a few hours.
  • As salad sets out some watering effect will occur, but not harmful.
  • Cooking time is refrigeration time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.3, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 84.9, Carbohydrate 65.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 38.8, Protein 14.1

FESTIVE CRANBERRY JELL-O SALAD



Festive Cranberry JELL-O Salad image

Try this Festive Cranberry JELL-O Salad! Crushed pineapple teams up with tangy cranberry sauce in this Festive Cranberry JELL-O Salad. It's great for holiday celebrations and keeps well as leftovers.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5h40m

Yield 14 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin
1 can (16 oz.) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 fresh pear, chopped
2/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Remove 1 Tbsp. pineapple; set aside. Add enough cold water to reserved pineapple juice to measure 3 cups; pour into saucepan. Bring to boil. Add to dry gelatin mixes in medium bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cranberry sauce.
  • Refrigerate 1-1/2 hours or until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in pears, nuts and remaining pineapple. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
  • Top with reserved pineapple just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD



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I got this recipe from a magazine and made some changes to suit my family's tastes. This salad is especially nice during the holidays, but it's good with any main meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (3 ounces each) cherry or cranberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/2 medium seedless oranges, quartered
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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.

CRANBERRY JELL-O MOLD



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"With a heavy meal, this cool refreshing salad with tart cranberry flavor is a welcome side dish," jobs Jane Walker of Dewey, Arizona. "Plus, it has an eye-catching rosy color that brightens any festive meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (6 ounces) strawberry or 6 ounces lemon gelatin
3 cups boiling water
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup chopped pecans
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Stir in cranberry sauce and pineapple. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until slightly thickened. Stir in nuts. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. gelatin mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until set. Unmold onto a serving platter. Serve with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD RECIPE



Cranberry Jello Salad Recipe image

This Cranberry Jello Salad is delicious and festive looking! Raspberry jello, cranberry sauce, apples and pineapple make for a delicious and easy side dish to your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner!

Provided by Janelle

Time 5h45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
2 packages (3 oz) or 1 package (6 ounce) raspberry flavored gelatin
1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 medium apple chopped (Any will do. We like honey crisp.)
2/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional - tastes great if you choose to use them)

Steps:

  • Open can of pineapple and drain pineapple, reserving juice. Pour juice into a 4 cup liquid measuring dish.
  • Remove 1 Tablespoon of the crushed pineapple and set aside for garnish {if desired}
  • Add enough cold water to pineapple juice until it measure 3 cups; pour int a large saucepan.
  • Bring juice to a boil then remove from heat immediately.
  • Add gelatin. Whisk mixture at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
  • Add cranberry sauce and stir. {Gelatin mixture should be thick}.
  • Pour mixture into a large bowl. Refrigerate 15 - 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Remove from fridge and stir in pineapple, apples and walnuts; stir gently.
  • Pour into a medium serving bowl. & refrigerate for 4 hours or until completely firm.
  • Top with reserved crushed pineapple just before serving.
  • Store leftover gelatin in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0.1 grams fat, Fiber 1.2 grams fiber, Protein 1.4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, Sodium 50 grams sodium, Sugar 24.5 grams sugar

JELLO CRANBERRY SALAD



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There's not a recipe quite like this that I can find on the internet so I'm posting it here for safe keeping. My mom made this for every Thanksgiving and Christmas and now I'm the one that makes it. It can be made in a jello mold of like I do, in a crystal bowl.

Provided by NVirginian

Categories     Low Protein

Time 50m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (6 ounce) package lemon Jell-O gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 cups pineapple juice
2 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, well drained
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (16 ounce) bag fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Either early in the day or the night before drain the pineapple reserving the juice. Squeeze out as much juice as you can to yield at least 2 cups. You will need it in the next step.
  • In a very large bowl, dissolve the jello in the 2 cups boiling water. When thoroughly dissolved add the reserved pineapple juice and stir well. Refrigerate until the soft set stage.
  • Meanwhile grind the cranberries in a food grinder ( I use my KitchenAid with the grinder attachment). Add the ground cranberries and the remaining ingredients to the soft set jello. Mix well, cover and chill until set or pour into your favorite mold and chill until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.9, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 41.9, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 32.8, Protein 1.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
  • Be sure to chop the cranberries finely so that they will evenly distribute throughout the salad.
  • If you don't have orange juice, you can use pineapple juice or cranberry juice.
  • If you don't have walnuts, you can use pecans or almonds.
  • If you want a sweeter salad, you can add more sugar or honey.
  • If you want a tarter salad, you can add more lemon juice.
  • Be sure to chill the salad for at least 2 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Cranberry salad with Jell-O is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet, tart, or somewhere in between, this salad is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad, give cranberry salad with Jell-O a try.

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