CRANBERRY LUNCHEON SALAD

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In the heart of cranberry country, Mrs. Leon F. Schleusener, Tomah, Wisconsin, has key ingredients for her salad at hand. If you can't find cranberry gelatin, raspberry or other red-colored flavors work, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups orange juice, divided
1 cup water
2 packages (3 ounces each) cranberry gelatin
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup orange juice and water to a boil. Place gelatin in a large bowl; add juice mixture and stir until dissolved. Stir in the remaining orange juice. Chill until partially set, about 1-1/2 hours. , Stir in cranberry sauce. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight., Set aside a few peach slices for garnish; cube the remaining peaches. In a large bowl, combine the cubed peaches, chicken, celery, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. , Invert gelatin mold onto a serving plate; line center of ring with lettuce leaves. Stir pecans into chicken salad; spoon into center of gelatin. Top with reserved peach slices.

Nutrition Facts :

Daniel Goodnews
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful and the cranberries add a nice tartness.


Ms Monika
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This is my new favorite salad recipe! It's so delicious and refreshing. I can't wait to make it again.


Aman1 Aman2
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even just for a quick lunch at home.


Faisal Urooj
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweet cranberries, the tangy dressing, and the crunchy nuts are all perfect together.


Lial Alawishi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. I always have a bag of cranberries in my freezer and this is the perfect recipe to use them up.


Irfan Summra
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! It was so easy to make and it turned out delicious.


R'Jheno Marti
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Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Roaster Raja
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This salad was a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Adhieu Liabwill
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Ntombi Dlamini
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with a different dressing.


Griffin Xoagub
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I loved this salad! The dressing was so good that it made me forget all about the cranberries.


Tanha Deep
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This salad is perfect for a potluck or picnic. It's easy to transport and it always gets rave reviews.


shehriar safiyaa
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I love how versatile this salad is. I've made it with different nuts, fruits, and cheeses and it's always delicious.


Tent Trizzy
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This was a great make-ahead salad. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Prem Sagar
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Lamia Akther
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This salad was absolutely delightful! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. I especially loved the contrast between the sweet cranberries and the tangy dressing.