Best 10 Trainor Family Cranberry Salad Recipes

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The Trainor family cranberry salad is a classic holiday dish that has been passed down through generations. This sweet and tangy salad is made with fresh cranberries, oranges, pineapple, and walnuts, and is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavor, this salad is a perfect addition to any holiday table. If you're looking for a festive and easy-to-make recipe that will impress your friends and family, look no further than the Trainor family cranberry salad.

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THE BEST CRANBERRY SALAD!



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This is just FABULOUS! Mainly for holidays, or special occasions. I got the recipe from my sister-in-law. She has a couple of recipes that she makes every year at holidays, and this is one of them. She gave it to me, and now, I make it for the other side of the family, and for friends. It's Great!

Provided by H. Cato

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 1 bowl, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries (minced fine)
2 cups sugar
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, juice and all (the small cans, like a tuna can)
1/2 cup black walnut
0.5 (16 ounce) package mini marshmallows
1 pint heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Mince cranberries with a hand-blender, food-processor, or some kind of chopper.
  • I use my Braun hand-blender, and the little cup it came with, which is used to chop things really small (rather than pureeing them, which the blender would probably do, if I used it without the cup).
  • But you only fill it a 1/4 to a 1/2 full each time, or they won't be minced properly.
  • (cranberries may be prepared up to 3 days in advance) In a bowl, mix the first four ingredients, and refrigerate for at least one hour, best if overnight.
  • In the morning, or shortly before serving, whip the whipping cream until it peaks.
  • Set aside.
  • Add the marshmallows to the cranberry mixture, until thoroughly incorporated into the mix.
  • Then slowly fold in the whipped cream, until it's completely mixed.
  • Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.8, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 32.6, Sodium 18.9, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 29, Protein 1.6

TRAINOR FAMILY CRANBERRY SALAD



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This is an awesome cranberry salad, easy to make and even easier to eat! My mother in law is an amazing cook and at Christmas or Thanksgiving the family demands her famous cranberry salad. Best prepared the night before the big feast!

Provided by CQQKEEE

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O® mix
1 cup boiling water
¾ cup cold water
2 oranges - peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-size pieces
1 lemon - peeled, seeded and chopped
3 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
2 cups cranberries, coarsely chopped
¼ cup white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the gelatin mix and boiling water until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in the cold water. Transfer to a gelatin mold, or keep in a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
  • Place the oranges, lemon, apples, and cranberries into a bowl. Sprinkle the sugar over the top. Set aside so the fruit has time to bleed.
  • When the gelatin is partially set, stir in the fruit. Chill until set, preferably overnight. It becomes tastier with age!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 29.6 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

CRANBERRY SALAD



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     side-dish

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

One 10-ounce bag fresh whole cranberries (about 3 cups)
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups miniature marshmallows
One 20-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Pulse the cranberries in a food processor until fine and no large pieces remain. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and stir in the sugar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • Drain any accumulated juices from the cranberries and reserve for another use, and then stir in the marshmallows and drained pineapple and set aside.
  • Whip the heavy cream in a large mixing bowl until it begins to thicken, about 1 minute, and then beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form, 3 to 5 minutes. Fold the whipped cream into the cranberry mixture, one third at a time, until fully incorporated. Transfer to an 8-by-8-inch baking dish.
  • Refrigerate or freeze for about 2 hours. Right before serving, garnish with the pomegranate seeds.

TRAINOR FAMILY CRANBERRY SALAD



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This is an awesome cranberry salad, easy to make and even easier to eat! My mother in law is an amazing cook and at Christmas or Thanksgiving the family demands her famous cranberry salad. Best prepared the night before the big feast!

Provided by CQQKEEE

Categories     Jell-O® Salad

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O® mix
1 cup boiling water
¾ cup cold water
2 oranges - peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-size pieces
1 lemon - peeled, seeded and chopped
3 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
2 cups cranberries, coarsely chopped
¼ cup white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the gelatin mix and boiling water until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in the cold water. Transfer to a gelatin mold, or keep in a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
  • Place the oranges, lemon, apples, and cranberries into a bowl. Sprinkle the sugar over the top. Set aside so the fruit has time to bleed.
  • When the gelatin is partially set, stir in the fruit. Chill until set, preferably overnight. It becomes tastier with age!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 29.6 mg, Sugar 17.2 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

TRAINOR FAMILY CRANBERRY SALAD



Trainor Family Cranberry Salad image

This is an awesome cranberry salad, easy to make and even easier to eat! My mother in law is an amazing cook and at Christmas or Thanksgiving the family demands her famous cranberry salad. Best prepared the night before the big feast!

Provided by CQQKEEE

Categories     Jell-O® Salad

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O® mix
1 cup boiling water
¾ cup cold water
2 oranges - peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-size pieces
1 lemon - peeled, seeded and chopped
3 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
2 cups cranberries, coarsely chopped
¼ cup white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the gelatin mix and boiling water until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in the cold water. Transfer to a gelatin mold, or keep in a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
  • Place the oranges, lemon, apples, and cranberries into a bowl. Sprinkle the sugar over the top. Set aside so the fruit has time to bleed.
  • When the gelatin is partially set, stir in the fruit. Chill until set, preferably overnight. It becomes tastier with age!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 29.6 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

TRAINOR FAMILY CRANBERRY SALAD



Trainor Family Cranberry Salad image

This is an awesome cranberry salad, easy to make and even easier to eat! My mother in law is an amazing cook and at Christmas or Thanksgiving the family demands her famous cranberry salad. Best prepared the night before the big feast!

Provided by CQQKEEE

Categories     Jell-O® Salad

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O® mix
1 cup boiling water
¾ cup cold water
2 oranges - peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-size pieces
1 lemon - peeled, seeded and chopped
3 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
2 cups cranberries, coarsely chopped
¼ cup white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the gelatin mix and boiling water until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in the cold water. Transfer to a gelatin mold, or keep in a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
  • Place the oranges, lemon, apples, and cranberries into a bowl. Sprinkle the sugar over the top. Set aside so the fruit has time to bleed.
  • When the gelatin is partially set, stir in the fruit. Chill until set, preferably overnight. It becomes tastier with age!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 29.6 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

CRANBERRY FLUFF SALAD



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It wasn't Thanksgiving without my grandmother's cool and tangy cranberry fluff. With only four ingredients, it's a cinch to make. Now my siblings and I carry on her tradition. -Leah Nicholes, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
2 cups sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Pulse cranberries in a food processor until coarsely chopped; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in sugar; refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours., To serve, beat cream until soft peaks form. Stir pecans into cranberry mixture; fold in whipped cream. If desired, top with additional cranberries and chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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

SOUDER FAMILY CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD



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Its not Thanksgiving for me unless I have cranberry jello salad. This recipe comes from my mother's side of the family and has been a tradition at Souder Thanksgiving meals for as long as I have been alive. Super easy and delicious! Cooling and chilling take several hours, so prepare at least a day before you plan on serving. I always double the recipe; if you do this, split between at least two containers before chilling or it will take forever to set. (Its still good if it doesn't set!)

Provided by HoosierDaddy

Categories     Berries

Time 40m

Yield 2 quarts, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh cranberries
1 3/4 cups sugar
3 1/2 cups water
2 (3 ounce) packages of raspberry gelatin powder
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
20 ounces crushed pineapple (with juice)

Steps:

  • Cook cranberries and sugar in 1 1/2 cups of water until cranberries have popped (split open).
  • Pour raspberry gelatin mix into cooked cranberries and stir until dissolved.
  • Add 2 cups cold water and let cool for 2 hours.
  • If desired, transfer to a serving bowl or storage container.
  • Mix in celery, walnuts and undrained crushed pineapple.
  • Chill in refrigerator until firm, approximately 3 - 4 hours, overnight is ideal.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor and texture. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they should be thawed and drained before using.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, combine all of the ingredients except for the whipped topping and nuts. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Before serving, top with whipped topping and nuts.
  • For a sweeter salad, add more sugar or honey to taste.
  • For a tarter salad, add more lemon juice or vinegar to taste.
  • For a more festive salad, garnish with fresh cranberries, orange slices, or mint leaves.

Conclusion:

This classic cranberry salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any holiday gathering. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright red color and tart flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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