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.

Nina Leito
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This is a delicious and festive salad that is perfect for the holidays.


Zuhaar Ali
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it a day or two ahead of time and it will still be delicious.


Bereket Mastewal
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I like to add a little bit of orange zest to this salad for a pop of flavor.


Brandon Garcia
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


Pepul Pepul
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The nuts add a nice crunch to this salad.


Ali Mrrli
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I love the tartness of the cranberries in this salad.


mr sk
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This salad is easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


Mayra Derutas
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I've never been a fan of cranberry salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and I can't wait to make it again.


rahman islam
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This is a great salad to serve at a holiday party or special occasion.


Teresa Wilson
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Joned Kaka
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of cranberries, nuts, and celery.


Simardeep Singh
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and can be made ahead of time, which is a big plus.


mostafa mohammdi
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This salad was a hit at our holiday party! The cranberries and nuts added a festive touch, and the dressing was light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.