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Cranberry Orange Nut Salad Grandma's Recipe

A vibrant and refreshing cranberry salad, passed down through generations! This recipe, perfected by Grandma Thelma, is a Thanksgiving favorite that's equally delightful year-round. The unique combination of tart cranberries, zesty orange, crisp celery, and crunchy nuts creates a flavor explosion. It's surprisingly easy to make, perfect for brunches, potlucks, picnics, or any special occasion. Learn the secret to Grandma Thelma's perfectly balanced flavors and impress your family and friends with this unforgettable side dish. Make it this Thanksgiving or any time of the year – it's that good!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 1440 mins
Calories 401.3 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cranberry Orange Nut Salad Grandma's

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How to Make Cranberry Orange Nut Salad Grandma's

  1. Wash and grind 12 ounces of fresh or frozen cranberries using a food processor or hand grinder.
  2. Wash, zest, and juice one large orange. Use a microplane or grater for the zest, ensuring only the orange part is used. Reserve the pulp.
  3. Finely chop 1 cup of celery.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the ground cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, orange pulp, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and the chopped celery. Mix well.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  6. Finely chop 1/2 cup of walnuts or pecans.
  7. Prepare 1 package (3 ounces) of lemon-flavored gelatin according to package directions, but use only 1/2 the amount of water specified. Let it partially set.
  8. Gently fold in the chilled cranberry mixture and chopped nuts.
  9. Stir in 1/2 cup of dry white wine (optional).
  10. Transfer to a pretty serving bowl (glass or crystal is ideal).
  11. Refrigerate until the gelatin is fully set.
  12. For a larger batch (double the recipe): Use 2 (12-ounce) packages of cranberries, 1 package of lemon gelatin, and 1 package of orange gelatin. Adjust other ingredients proportionally, but do not quite double them.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

266g

Fat

5g

Carbs

24g

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