Grandma's Cranberry-Orange Gelatin Salad

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My grandmother made this cranberry orange Jell-O salad every Thanksgiving. It is delicious even without its creamy topping. This side dish is so yummy that I sometimes make it even when it's not Thanksgiving! Depending on your salad's shape, you can spread the topping in a layer over the Jell-O; or if you use a ring mold, put the topping in the center. You could also serve the topping in a bowl on the side, so it's optional.

Submitted by Carissa
Updated on September 6, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 (6 ounce) package raspberry flavored Jell-O® mix

  • 2 cups boiling water

  • 1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce

  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

  • 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup whipped topping

Directions

  1. Place gelatin into a bowl, pour in boiling water, and stir until gelatin dissolves. Mix in cranberry sauce, pineapple, celery, pecans, and orange zest until evenly blended. Pour gelatin mixture into a mold or serving dish.

  2. Chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.

  3. To make topping, beat cream cheese with 1/2 of the whipped topping. Fold in remaining whipped topping until well blended.

  4. Unmold gelatin, then spread with topping mixture.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

231 Calories
11g Fat
32g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 231
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 82mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 103mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.