CRANBERRY ORANGE NUT SALAD (GRANDMA'S)
When my grandma was still cooking Thanksgiving dinner I always remember this, so I've picked up the ball and now I'm the one making it. Even people who don't normally want cranberry love this. I use the old fashioned metal, clamp to the edge of the counter, type of grinder to grind the cranberries, but you can use something else, perhaps a food processor. However, I do not recommend using a food processor or other type of chopper for the nuts, or celery as the quality and texture is better when they are hand chopped. When you use the orange peel (zest) make sure you are only using the orange part of the peel, and not any of the white (it's very bitter). When the cranberries are in season around Thanksgiving, I usually buy a couple of extra bags and freeze them so that I can make this anytime of year. This is great for brunches, luncheons, or in the summer, to take along to potlucks or picnics as well, it's so refreshing. You could also add a nice white wine (maybe about 1/2 cup).
Provided by Yrhaven aka Condime
Categories Sauces
Time P1D
Yield 6-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash, then grind the cranberries.
- Wash, zest & juice the orange, using as much pulp as you can gather (but remember, no white from the peel).
- Chop the celery.
- Mix cranberries, orange parts, sugar & celery, (add half of the wine now if you're using it).
- Refrigerate covered, overnight if possible (it is really not as good if you don't).
- The next day:.
- Chop the nuts.
- Make lemon Jello according to package directions, but only use 1/2 of the water that the package calls for, let partially set.
- Add cranberry mixture from previous day & nuts.
- If you are using wine, add the rest of it now.
- Transfer into appropriate serving bowl, I prefer pretty glass or crystal, especially for the holidays, (I usually use a pretty glass bowl that has a lid).
- Refrigerate covered (minimum of 2 hours or so) or until set.
- I often double this recipe, when I do this, I use 1 package of lemon Jello, & 1 package of orange Jello, or 2 packages of one or the other, and 2- 12 oz packages of cranberries, not quite doubling the rest of the ingredients.
- And finally, say a quick thanks & smile up at heaven to my Grandma Thelma, who passed away this year.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.3, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 80.7, Carbohydrate 72.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 66.5, Protein 3.2
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Selena LilOne
[email protected]This salad is a great way to add some festive flair to your holiday table.
K Kk
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Thata Kelepile
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
kidd marco
[email protected]I made this salad for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.
Kgomotso Njunju
[email protected]This is the perfect salad to bring to a potluck. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Elahi Ihsan
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can make it ahead of time.
Godwin Onyekachi
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet and tart in this salad. It's a great way to use up leftover cranberries.
Naomi w2
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a holiday side dish. It's festive and delicious.
Louissa Miracle
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and healthy. It's the perfect way to lighten up a heavy meal.
regine baldas
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed this salad. The oranges and nuts helped to balance out the tartness of the cranberries.
Gobindo Sarkar
[email protected]This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day!
Rana Imtiaz Ahmad
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Rana Patowary
[email protected]This salad is so good! I love the tangy cranberries and the crunchy nuts.
Attia Khan
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect side dish for any occasion.
syed Oyes
[email protected]This is my new favorite salad! I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Kaylynn Holly
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The salad was light and refreshing, with a nice balance of sweet and tart flavors.
David victor
[email protected]Easy to make and very tasty. I used walnuts instead of pecans and it was still great.
Aaliyah Santos Ramales
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my holiday potluck! The combination of cranberries, oranges, and nuts was festive and delicious. I especially loved the crunchy pecans. Will definitely be making this again next year!