Best 5 Molded Cranberry Nut Salad Recipes

Molded cranberry nut salad is a holiday classic that is both festive and delicious. It's a perfect dish to bring to a party or potluck, and it's also a great way to use up leftover cranberries. The combination of sweet and tart cranberries, crunchy nuts, and creamy dressing is irresistible.

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CRANBERRY SALAD MOLD

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"THERE WAS always a cranberry salad on our holiday table#151;Mother made it with fresh raw cranberries. I was delighted when she would ask me to help grind the cranberries in her old food grinder...I could go on turning its crank forever. How I loved hearing the cranberries pop as they passed through!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 cups fresh cranberries
2-1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
1/3 cup orange juice
2 cups diced apples
1 cup chopped nuts
Leaf lettuce and mayonnaise for garnish

Steps:

Finely grind the cranberries in a food chopper. Add sugar and mix thoroughly. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. (If using frozen berries, let them stand until the mixture is at room temperature.) Place the gelatin and orange juice in the top of a double boiler; stir over hot water until gelatin is dissolved. Add to cranberries along with apples and nuts; place in a 7-cup mold that has been rinsed in cold water. Chill until set. Unmold onto leaf lettuce. Garnish with mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts :

MOLDED CRANBERRY NUT SALAD

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We try lots of cranberry recipes, and this one is always requested when we have family get-togethers at Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's also been a favorite dish at every church potluck I've taken it to! -Eleanor Arthur, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1-1/2 cups cold water, divided
4 cups (16 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups dry red wine or cranberry juice
1 package (6 ounces) lemon gelatin
1-1/2 cups diced celery
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
Celery leaves

Steps:

Soften unflavored gelatin in 1/2 cup water; set aside. In 3-qt. saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar and wine or cranberry juice; heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add lemon gelatin and softened unflavored gelatin; stir until dissolved. Stir in remaining water. Chill until mixture is partially set. Fold in celery and walnuts. Pour into greased 8-cup mold; cover and chill until set. Meanwhile, combine sour cream and mayonnaise; refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve, unmold gelatin and top each serving with dollop of dressing. Garnish with celery leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MOLDED CRANBERRY NUT SALAD

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This is a recipe my grandmother used to make for Christmas and Thanksgiving when I was a kid. It sure is good! Also good for potluck dinners.

Provided by JenSmith

Categories Gelatin

Time 20m

Yield 8 cups, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (3 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 cups cold water, divided
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups dry red wine or 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice
1 (6 ounce) package lemon gelatin
1 1/2 cups diced celery
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
celery leaves (to garnish)

Steps:

Soften the unflavored gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water; set aside.
In a 3-quart saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar and wine or cranberry juice; heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat. Add lemon gelatin and softened unflavored gelatin; stir until dissolved. Stir in remaining water. Chill until mixture is partially set.
Fold in celery and walnuts. Pour into a greased 8-cup mold; cover and chill until set.
Meanwhile, combine sour cream and mayonnaise; refrigerate until ready to serve.
To serve, unmold gelatin and top each serving with a dollop of the sourcream dressing. Garnish with celery leaves.
NOTE: In the picture, this is molded in a ring shape with a small bowl set in the center holding the sourcream dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.9, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 248.3, Carbohydrate 57.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 48, Protein 11

MOLDED CRANBERRY SALAD

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Make and share this Molded Cranberry Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories Fruit

Time 20m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind
1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice, drained well,reserving juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup fresh cranberries, stemmed,sorted,washed and chopped
1/2 cup finely diced celery
1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

Dissolve gelatin in simmering water in large heatproof bowl.
Stir in orange rind.
Pour reserved pineapple juice into 2-cup measure.
Add lemon juice and enough cold water to total 2 cups.
Stir into gelatin mixture.
Refrigerate 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until consistency of unbeaten egg whites.
Fold in cranberries, celery, walnuts and pineapple.
Pour into lightly oiled 1-quart fluted ring mold or crown mold.
Chill at least 25 hours or until very firm.
When ready to serve, loosen edge of mold with thin knife.
Dip mold quickly in hot water to loosen salad, then invert onto serving plate.
Cut in slim wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 53.1, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 13.2, Protein 1.5

MOLDED CRANBERRY FRUIT SALAD

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Tart cranberry flavor is a delightful addition to chilled fruit salad.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained, reserving juice
½ cup Ocean Spray® Cranberry Juice Cocktail
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (3 ounce) package raspberry-flavored Jell-O®
1 (14 ounce) can Ocean Spray® Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
½ cup chopped celery

Steps:

Combine reserved pineapple juice, cranberry juice cocktail and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add gelatin, stirring until it is completely dissolved. Break up cranberry sauce with a fork. Stir into gelatin mixture.
Refrigerate until mixture begins to set. Stir in pineapple and celery. Pour into a 4-cup mold. Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 53.8 mg, Sugar 30.8 g

Tips:

For the best results, use fresh cranberries. Frozen cranberries can be used, but they will not hold their shape as well.
If you don't have any chopped nuts on hand, you can use 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds instead.
If you want a sweeter salad, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar.
To make the salad ahead of time, assemble it and then cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving.
This salad is also a great make-ahead dish for potlucks or picnics.

Conclusion:

Molded Cranberry Nut Salad is a classic holiday dish that is always a hit. It's easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy hosts. The combination of sweet and tart cranberries, crunchy nuts, and creamy mayonnaise is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a festive and delicious salad to serve at your holiday gathering, give Molded Cranberry Nut Salad a try. You won't be disappointed!