CREAMY CRANBERRY JELL-O® SALAD

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This is my favorite Thanksgiving dish! The sweetness is a nice contrast to the saltiness of the turkey. The walnuts and apples give a nice texture, but make sure they are chopped small enough. The mayo seems like a strange addition, but you don't taste it, and it improves the texture of the cream cheese. Enjoy!

Provided by khjones

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 5h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained and juice reserved
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce, drained and juice reserved
1 ½ cups water, or as needed
2 (3 ounce) packages raspberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese at room temperature
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
1 tart apple, peeled and finely chopped
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed - or to taste

Steps:

  • Pour juice from crushed pineapple and cranberry sauce in a measuring cup and add enough water to equal 2 cups of liquid; bring to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and dissolve raspberry gelatin in the liquid. Pour gelatin into a bowl and refrigerate until partly set, about 45 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese with mayonnaise in a bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually beat partially set gelatin into cream cheese mixture. Gently fold 1 cup whipped topping into the mixture. Stir crushed pineapple, cranberry sauce, apple, and walnuts into gelatin mixture. Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours. Serve frosted with 1/2 cup whipped topping, or as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 21.4 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 130.9 mg, Sugar 27.4 g

Letty Weaver
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I'm not a big fan of cranberry, but I really enjoyed this salad. The Jell-O and pineapple give it a really nice flavor.


Md imran Md imran
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Mohammad BRAIS
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add different fruits and nuts to change up the flavor.


toast toons
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


gena paswan
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This is the best cranberry salad I've ever had! I will definitely be making it again.


IPRA HELPING HANDS
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Godspower Daniel
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This is my new go-to holiday salad. It's so easy and delicious!


Albert Whitefish
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Taban Joseph
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I was surprised at how much I liked this salad. I'm not usually a fan of cranberry, but the Jell-O and pineapple give it a really nice flavor.


MD ROKONUZZGIMAN KHAN
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This is the perfect salad to bring to a potluck or picnic. It's light and refreshing, and it travels well.


Mt Ratul
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I love that this salad is so easy to make. I can whip it up in a few minutes, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Larry Miller
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This salad was a huge hit at my holiday party! It's so festive and delicious, and it was a great way to use up some of my leftover cranberries.