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cranberry jello salad recipe

cranberry jello salad recipe

This vibrant cranberry jello salad is a delightful and refreshing side dish or dessert perfect for holiday gatherings or potlucks. Its combination of tart cranberries, sweet jello, and crunchy nuts creates a wonderful blend of flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 9x13 inch glass dish
  • 1 refrigerator

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package cranberry flavored gelatin 3 oz package
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup cranberry juice unsweetened or lightly sweetened
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries chopped
  • 1 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup whipped topping

Instructions
 

  • Begin by dissolving the cranberry flavored gelatin in a mixing bowl. Add 1 cup of boiling water and stir until completely dissolved.
  • Stir in 1 cup of cranberry juice into the gelatin mixture until well combined.
  • Add the chopped fresh cranberries, chopped walnuts, and mini marshmallows into the gelatin mixture. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch glass dish. Cover it with plastic wrap or a lid.
  • Place the dish in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or until the gelatin is set completely.
  • Once set, gently fold in 1 cup of whipped topping to lighten the salad.
  • Serve chilled, either as a side dish or dessert.

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Feel free to add or substitute ingredients, such as pecans instead of walnuts or adding diced fruit for extra flavor.