Description
A refreshing and festive Cranberry Jello Salad that combines the tartness of cranberry gelatin and cranberry sauce with sweet crushed pineapple and zesty citrus flavors. This chilled dessert salad is perfect for holiday gatherings or as a light, fruity side dish.
Ingredients
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Gelatin Mixture
- 2 (3-ounce) packages cranberry flavored gelatin
- 1 ½ cups boiling water
Salad Mix-ins
- 1 (14-ounce) can cranberry sauce, whole berry
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, not drained
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Dissolve gelatin: In a large bowl, combine 2 (3-ounce) packages cranberry flavored gelatin with 1 ½ cups boiling water. Stir thoroughly until the gelatin is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Add fruit and zest: Stir in 1 (14-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce, 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice, 2 tablespoons of freshly grated orange zest, and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest. Mix well to evenly combine all ingredients.
- Chill the salad: Pour the gelatin mixture into a large serving bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until the salad is fully set and firm.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh orange and lemon zest.
- This salad can be made a day in advance to allow flavors to meld.
- To add texture, consider folding in chopped nuts or shredded coconut before chilling.
- Ensure the pineapple is not drained to maintain the proper moisture and consistency.
- Serve chilled as a dessert or a side dish for holiday meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
