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Awesome Our Family Cranberry Salad Recipe

This Thanksgiving classic, passed down through generations, is a vibrant and surprisingly addictive cranberry salad! A delightful blend of tart cranberries, crunchy nuts, and sweet pineapple, this recipe is guaranteed to be a family favorite. Even picky eaters will love its unique and refreshing flavor profile. Get ready to gobble it up!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 388.3 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Awesome Our Family Cranberry Salad

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Ingredients for Awesome Our Family Cranberry Salad

  • 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
  • Pecans
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • Lemon Jell O Gelatin
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • Crushed Pineapple

How to Make Awesome Our Family Cranberry Salad

  1. Mince 1 (12-ounce) bag of fresh cranberries (about 3 cups).
  2. Chop 1 cup of nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended) into medium to small pieces.
  3. Prepare 1 (3-ounce) package lemon-flavored gelatin according to package directions using 1 cup of boiling water. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
  4. Stir in ¾ cup granulated sugar until completely dissolved.
  5. Finely chop 1 cup celery.
  6. Drain 1 (20-ounce) can of crushed pineapple, reserving ¼ cup of the juice.
  7. Add the minced cranberries, chopped nuts, celery, and pineapple to the gelatin mixture.
  8. Stir in ¼ cup reserved pineapple juice.
  9. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set.
  10. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

300g

Fat

2g

Carbs

27g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Low Protein Healthy Gelatin Desserts Salads Fruit American Easy Fall Heirloom Historical Holiday Event Low Fat Picnic Nuts Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Seasonal Low Saturated Fat Northeastern United States Low In Something Berries Tropical Fruit Pineapple Taste Mood Sweet To Go Presentation Served Cold