Grandma's Cranberry-Orange Gelatin Salad Recipe
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Grandma's Cranberry-Orange Gelatin Salad

By: Carissa  
"My grandmother made this salad every Thanksgiving. It is delicious even without its creamy topping. This side dish is so yummy, 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 gelatin; or if you use a ring-mold, put the topping in the center. Alternately, you could serve the topping in a bowl on the side, so it's optional."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
8 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (6 ounce) package raspberry flavored gelatin 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
  • 1/2 cup whipped topping

Directions

  1. Place the gelatin into a bowl, pour in the boiling water, and stir until the gelatin dissolves. Mix in the cranberry sauce, pineapple, celery, pecans, and orange zest until evenly blended. Pour the gelatin mixture into a mold or serving dish.
  2. Chill in the refrigerator overnight, or up to 8 hours.
  3. To make the topping, beat the cream cheese with half of the whipped topping. Fold in the remaining whipped topping until well blended. Unmold the gelatin, and spread with the topping mixture.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 229 | Total Fat: 11.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg

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Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2007 by theroyalhiness 
I topping it with this creamy, sweet, tangy dressing. Mix together: 8-oz softened cream... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2007 by PRUDCHIC7 
THIS IS AWESOME!!!! MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2008 by Jamie 
I've never gotten so many compliments on a cranberry salad before! I followed the recipe as... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2008 by Lyndsey 
This was better than I thought it was going to be. Mmmmm! I will definitely be making this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by ImJakesGirl 
I made this for a funeral luncheon at our church. This was my first attempt at a Jello mold... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by Tasty 
Very good - goes well with Thanksgiving turkey dinner. MORE
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Reviewed on May 13, 2009 by Crystal 
I too was skeptical - made it for mother's day - put the whipped/cream topping on the side -... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2009 by cafeneo 
A friend of mine brought this to a Thanksgiving Dinner and it was FANTASTIC!!! My husband,... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by host'ntoast 
I made this for an Elks organization fund raiser. Made 4X the original recipe. It kept well, ... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2009 by Paula 
I have made this salad every Thanksgiving for years, but have never used the topping on it. I... MORE

 
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