cranberry salad recipes with jello
This refreshing cranberry salad with Jello is a delightful combination of tart cranberries, sweet pineapple, and fluffy whipped topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a side dish, this salad is easy to prepare and sure to please.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 9x13 inch baking dish
- 1 whisk
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 package cranberry-flavored Jello 3 oz package
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 can whole cranberry sauce 15 oz can
- 1 can crushed pineapple 8 oz can, drained
- 1 cup chopped walnuts optional for extra crunch
- 1 cup whipped topping thawed
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve the cranberry-flavored Jello in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
- Add 1 cup of cold water to the Jello mixture and stir well.
- Mix in the whole cranberry sauce and drained crushed pineapple. Optional: add chopped walnuts for extra crunch.
- Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until set.
- Once the Jello has set, spread the whipped topping evenly over the top.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in diced apples or mandarin oranges.
You can prepare this salad a day in advance for easy entertaining.
This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.