Cranberry Salad Recipe

Forget that canned cranberry sauce! This vibrant Cranberry Salad recipe is a delightful, refreshing twist on a holiday staple. Inspired by a family secret, this recipe features a juicy blend of cranberries, apples, and pineapple, complemented by zesty oranges and a hint of nutty crunch (optional). Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering. Easily adaptable – even if you can't find cranberry Jell-O!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 143.3 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cranberry Salad

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How to Make Cranberry Salad

  1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve 1 cup of sugar and the Jell-O (cranberry or raspberry/cherry combination) in 2 cups of boiling water until completely dissolved. Stir until smooth.
  2. Add the orange juice, orange zest, chopped nuts (if using), and the drained crushed pineapple to the Jell-O mixture. Stir gently to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, shred the apples and coarsely chop the fresh cranberries.
  4. Add the shredded apples and chopped cranberries to the Jell-O mixture.
  5. Stir gently but thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
  6. Pour the mixture into a large bowl or mold.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the salad is fully set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

130g

Fat

0g

Carbs

12g