Delightful Holiday Cranberry Salad
A festive salad bursting with tart cranberries, crunchy pecans, and the sweetness of gelatin, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 720 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 (12-ounce) packages fresh cranberries, washed and drained
- 1 large red apple, unpeeled and chopped
- 2 Navel oranges, peeled and segmented
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3 (3-ounce) boxes strawberry gelatin
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1 to 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a food processor, grind the cranberries, apple, and oranges into small segments.
- Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and sprinkle sugar over the cranberries. Let set for 10 minutes.
- Dissolve the strawberry gelatin in 4 cups of hot water and let cool to room temperature.
- Pour the cooled gelatin over the cranberry mixture and stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
- Transfer to a 1-gallon container with a lid and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
- Serve chilled in a bowl, and store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
For a smoother salad, pulse the fruit instead of grinding. Make sure to use fresh cranberries for optimal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/holiday-cranberry-salad/
