Kelley's Cranberry Salad

Brighten up your holiday table with Kelley’s Cranberry Salad, a stunningly vibrant and refreshing dish that's perfect as a side or dessert. This no-cook recipe combines the tangy zest of fresh cranberries with sweet bursts of apple, orange, and crushed pineapple, all suspended in a luscious lemon-flavored gelatin base. A hint of crunch from optional pecans or walnuts adds texture, while the quick 25-minute prep makes it a breeze to whip up for festive gatherings. Beautifully fruity, slightly tart, and perfectly sweet, this chilled cranberry salad is a crowd-pleaser that complements any holiday feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Apple
• 1 large Orange
• 8 ounces Crushed pineapple (with juice)
• 3 ounces Lemon-flavored gelatin
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 1 cup Cold water
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the cranberries and pat them dry. Use a food processor to coarsely chop the cranberries, or finely chop them by hand.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped cranberries with granulated sugar. Stir well and allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes to let the cranberries macerate.

Step 3

Peel and core the apple before finely dicing it into small pieces. Set aside.

Step 4

Peel the orange and remove any seeds. Chop the orange into small pieces, ensuring to capture any juice during the process.

Step 5

In a heatproof bowl, dissolve the lemon-flavored gelatin in boiling water. Stir thoroughly until the gelatin is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add the cold water to the gelatin mixture and stir to combine.

Step 7

Stir the macerated cranberries (including the juice), diced apple, chopped orange (with juice), and crushed pineapple (with juice) into the gelatin mixture.

Step 8

If using, fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts for added crunch.

Step 9

Pour the mixture into a serving dish or mold. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the gelatin is fully set and the salad is firm.

Step 10

Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or dessert for your holiday table.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1762.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1716.2

Total Fat 41.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 94.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 349.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.0g	0%
Total Sugars 299.8g
Protein 12.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 183.2mg	0%
Iron 3.2mg	0%
Potassium 1234.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.4%

Protein: 2.7%

Carbs: 77.0%