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cranberry jello salad recipe

Cranberry Jello Salad Recipe

Discover why this cranberry jello salad recipe is a must-try for holidays and gatherings. Easy to make, customizable, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package Cranberry Jello
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup cold water (or cranberry juice)
  • 1 cup fresh Cranberries
  • 1 cup Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
  • 2 stalks Celery, diced
  • 1 cup Sour Cream (or cream cheese)
  • 1 cup Walnuts, chopped (or substitute with pecans or almonds)

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Stirring spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Serving dish or mold
  • Chopping board

Method
 

  1. Boil 2 cups of water and dissolve the jello powder in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Stir until completely dissolved, with no lumps.
  3. Add 1 cup of cold water or a splash of cranberry juice and mix.
  4. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to thicken slightly.
  5. Chop walnuts and dice the celery.
  6. Fold in fresh cranberries, pineapple chunks, diced celery, and chopped walnuts into the jello mixture.
  7. Gently mix in the sour cream until well combined.
  8. Pour the mixture into a serving dish or mold.
  9. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (overnight is ideal).
  10. Once set, serve with optional toppings like mandarin oranges or an extra drizzle of sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This dish can be prepared a day in advance and is best enjoyed chilled and firmed up overnight.
Consider using sugar-free jello if you're watching your sugar intake.
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