Cranberry Jell-O Salad
A classic retro gelatin salad with tart cranberries, sweet pineapple, and crunchy nuts, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 4 hr 15 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3 ounces) raspberry or cranberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 can (16 ounces) whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 can (8.5 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water.
- Add cranberry sauce and crushed pineapple. Mix well.
- Stir in chopped nuts.
- Pour into a 4-cup mold or serving dish.
- Chill until firm, at least 4 hours.
Notes
- For a firmer salad, use 1/4 cup less cold water.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or cream cheese.
- This salad is a great addition to any holiday meal, bringing a touch of vintage charm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of salad
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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