Ingredients for Southern Cranberry Salad
- 3 ounces (1 package) cranberry-flavored gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- a dollop whipped cream (for garnish, if desired)
- cooking spray
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How to Make Southern Cranberry Salad
- In a large bowl, dissolve 3 ounces (1 package) of cranberry-flavored gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
- Stir in 1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce (reserve a few tablespoons for garnish if desired).
- Add 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained; 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained; and ½ cup chopped pecans.
- Lightly grease a 4-cup ring mold or a pretty glass serving dish with cooking spray.
- Pour the salad mixture into the prepared mold.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until completely set.
- To serve, carefully run a thin knife around the edge of the mold to loosen the salad. Invert onto a serving platter. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and/or reserved cranberry sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
174g
Fat
4g
Carbs
16g