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Grandma's Cranberry-Orange Gelatin Salad

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"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 Jell-O; 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." — Carissa

Directions

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.
Chill in the refrigerator overnight, or up to 8 hours.
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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PREP 20 mins
READY IN 8 hrs 20 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 14, 2007

I topping it with this creamy, sweet, tangy dressing. Mix together: 8-oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 3/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 teas vanilla extract. It was wonderful!

—theroyalhiness

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 09, 2010

Although I'm not a fan of most jello salads, this one was good. Used orange jello. It turned out a bit watery. Should have only added 1 1/2 cup water instead of 2. Maybe a different nut, a salted one or pretzels would work also.

—nikki-K

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Dec 25, 2008

I've never gotten so many compliments on a cranberry salad before! I followed the recipe as written, but added a bit more celery (for texture) plus a handful of dried cranberries. Delicious!

—Jamie

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Nov 22, 2007

THIS IS AWESOME!!!!

—PRUDCHIC7

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Nov 23, 2010

I have been making a very simular salad for years,but, lost mine. I read all the reviews and for the ones that didn't put the celery in really lost out and again for the ones that didn't put the topping on top again really cheated your guest. It is a salad not a dessert. Thanks for Grandma's Cranberry Orange Gelatin Salad , I'll be making it for Thanksgiving Dinner again this year 2010.

—Sally in Santee, Ca.

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Jun 25, 2009

I made this for a funeral luncheon at our church. This was my first attempt at a Jello mold (which I actually made in a bundt pan), so it didn't look so great, but I think with practice, it would look delightful. I omitted the celery. I don't know if I didn't soften the cream cheese long enough, but my whipped topping did not "spread" easilly on top of the mold, so it looked pretty gross. I think next time I would serve the topping on the side. It does smell and taste delicious, though!

—ImJakesGirl

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Dec 30, 2010

I'm a beginner cook (at 50 it's never too late to start) anyhoo... easy recipe and the taste was awesome! Definately on my to make again list.

—MrsHoo

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Dec 21, 2009

This was really good. Served it at a dinner party and they all wanted the recipe. I didn't make the topping - used it as more of a "salad", rather than a dessert.

—GourmetGale

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Nutrition

Calories
231 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
32.2 g
10%

Cholesterol
10 mg
3%

Fat
11.2 g
17%

Fiber
1.8 g
7%

Protein
2.9 g
6%

Sodium
82 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Grandma's Cranberry-Orange Gelatin Salad

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 231
Calories from Fat: 101

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.2g 17 %
Saturated Fat 3.4g 17 %
Cholesterol 10mg 3 %
Sodium 82mg 3 %
Potassium 103mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 32.2g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7 %
Protein 2.9g 6 %
** Sugars 13.1g
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C 4 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 5 %
** Thiamin 7 %
** Niacin 4 %
** Vitamin B6 3 %
** Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 5 %

* 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.