Best 8 Molded Cranberry Salad Recipes

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Molded cranberry salad is a classic holiday dish that is both festive and delicious. It is made with fresh or frozen cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and gelatin. The salad can be molded into any shape you like, and it is often served with whipped cream or ice cream. This article will provide you with a variety of recipes for molded cranberry salad, so you can find the perfect one for your next holiday gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MOLDED CRANBERRY-ORANGE SALAD



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When I take this dish to potlucks during the holidays, people always ooh and aah. Feel free to top with whipped cream for added appeal. —Carol Mead, Los Alamos, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon plus 1 cup cold water, divided
1 cup boiling water
1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin
3 cups (12 ounces) fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, divided
2 medium apples, cut into wedges
1 medium navel orange, peeled
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup finely chopped celery

Steps:

  • Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1 tablespoon cold water; let stand 1 minute. Add boiling water and raspberry gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in remaining cold water. Refrigerate until thickened, about 45 minutes., Pulse 2-1/3 cups cranberries, apples and orange in a food processor until chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in sugar. Stir fruit mixture into thickened gelatin. Fold in walnuts, celery and remaining whole cranberries., Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan, an 8-cup ring mold or two 4-cup molds with cooking spray; pour in gelatin mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight or until firm. Unmold onto a platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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

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.

DOUBLE-CRANBERRY MOLDED SALAD



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Provided by Michael McLaughlin

Categories     Salad     Food Processor     Side     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Celery     Fall     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
4 1/4-ounce envelopes unflavored gelatin
2 12-ounce bags cranberries
2 1/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 cups finely chopped celery

Steps:

  • Pour 1 cup cranberry juice into small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over. Let stand until gelatin softens, about 20 minutes.
  • Combine cranberries and sugar in processor. Blend, using on/off turns, until cranberries are finely chopped. Transfer berry mixture to heavy large saucepan; add remaining 2 1/2 cups cranberry juice and lemon juice. Bring berry mixture to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium, cover pan partially and simmer until cranberry pieces are tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Add gelatin mixture and stir until gelatin dissolves. Cool to lukewarm, about 30 minutes. Mix in celery.
  • Rinse 8- to 9-cup decorative mold with cold water and drain well. Spoon cranberry mixture into mold. Cover and refrigerate until cold and firm, at least 8 hours and up to 2 days.
  • Turn mold over onto platter. Soak kitchen towel in very hot water; wring out. Wrap hot towel around mold. Let stand 1 minute. Remove towel. Hold mold and platter together and shake gently until cranberry salad falls onto platter. Repeat with hot towel if necessary to unmold salad. Chill until ready to serve.

CRANBERRY/ORANGE MOLDED SALAD



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This colorful side dish will complement virtually any meal. The cinnamon and cloves combined with the cranberry sauce and orange sections give this salad an interesting, zesty taste. It's particularly nice at holidays, when its bright color adds a festive touch to your table!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (6 ounces) raspberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground cloves
2 cups diced orange sections
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cranberry sauce, cinnamon and cloves. Chill until partially set. Add the orange sections. Pour into an oiled 6-cup mold. Chill until set, about 3 hours. Unmold; serve on a lettuce-lined platter if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

MOLDED CRANBERRY FRUIT SALAD



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Instead of putting a bowl of plain cranberry sauce on the holiday table, I like to whip up this festive fruity salad. It adds pretty color to the meal. -Virginia Rexroat, Jenks, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (.6 ounce each) sugar-free cherry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 large apple, peeled and chopped
1 large orange, peeled, chopped and seeded
1 orange zest strip (1 inch)
1 can (20 ounces) crushed unsweetened pineapple, undrained

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Stir in all remaining ingredients. Process in small batches in a blender until coarsely chopped. Pour into a 13x9-in. dish or a 3-qt. serving bowl. Chill until set, about 2-3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOLDED CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD



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To create this pretty salad mold, Jill combines the extra spiced cranberry sauce with fresh fruit, and some celery and nuts for crunch. "This dish is great with leftover turkey sandwiches," she remarks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
2-1/2 cups chilled cranberry juice
1 cup sugar
3 cups Sugar 'n' Spice Cranberries
1 small apple, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium navel orange, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup halved red seedless grapes
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
1/4 cup finely chopped celery, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over the cranberry juice; let stand for 1 minute. Cook over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Add the cranberries, apple, orange, grapes, walnuts and celery if desired., Pour into an 8-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until set. Unmold onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts :

MOLDED CRANBERRY SALAD



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For 75 years, our parish, Christ Church, has served special luncheons. This fresh and fruity salad is one of my favorite recipes when cooking for a large group.-Shea Szachara, Binghamton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 100 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 packages (6 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
5 quarts boiling water
10 cans (16 ounces each) whole-berry cranberry sauce
5 cups cold water
5 cans (20 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
5 cans (15 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Break up and stir in cranberry sauce until blended. Stir in cold water. Chill until partially set. , Fold in pineapple with liquid and oranges. Coat five 13-in. x 9-in. pans with cooking spray; pour about 11-1/2 cups gelatin mixture into each. Chill until firm, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts :

MOLDED CRANBERRY SALAD



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I'm not much into jello salads, but I really like this one alot! Probably because I love cranberries and oranges and well, everything is better with cream lol

Provided by Wendy Rusch

Categories     Fruit Sides

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 c orange juice
1 - 3 oz package raspberry or strawberry or cranberry jello
1 c cranberry sauce
1 c whipping cream
1 firm fresh pear, chopped ... can use apple as well
orange slices, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Bring orange juice to boiling in a medium saucepan, remove from heat. Add jello, stirring until dissolved. Stir in cranberry sauce. Chill until partially set (the consistency of unbeaten egg whites)
  • 2. Beat whipping cream in a chilled small mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream and pear into jello mixture. Chill until mixture mounds when dropped from a spoon.
  • 3. Spoon jello mixture into a lightly sprayed 4 cup ring mold. Chill for at least 6 hrs or until firm
  • 4. To serve, dip mold into warm water for a few seconds to loosen edges. Center a plate upside down over the mold. Hold the mold and plate together and invert them. Shake the mold gently until salad loosens, carefully lift off mold. Garnish with orange slices if desired.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries are more flavorful and have a better texture than frozen or canned cranberries.
  • Don't overcook the cranberries. Overcooked cranberries will become mushy and lose their tartness.
  • Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the salad will be more refreshing.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs, nuts, or whipped cream. This will add a touch of elegance and make the salad more festive.

Conclusion:

Molded cranberry salad is a classic holiday dish that is both delicious and easy to make. With its vibrant red color and tart flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Whether you choose a traditional recipe or one with a modern twist, you're sure to find a molded cranberry salad that you and your loved ones will enjoy.

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