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Grandma's Cranberry-Orange Gelatin Salad

Grandma's Cranberry-Orange Gelatin Salad

Name: Grandma's Cranberry-Orange Gelatin Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 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

Rating: 4.74 stars

50 Ratings
39 Reviews
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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.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

additional:

8 hrs

total:

8 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 12 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

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

Step 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.

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Step 2

Chill in the refrigerator overnight, or up to 8 hours.
Step 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.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

231 calories; 2.9 g protein; 32.2 g carbohydrates; 10.4 mg cholesterol; 81.6 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (39)

Most helpful positive review

theroyalhiness

12/14/2007

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! Read More

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(68)

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nikki-K

11/09/2010

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. Read More

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(8)

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5 star values: 41
4 star values: 7
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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theroyalhiness

12/14/2007

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! Read More

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(68)

theroyalhiness

12/14/2007

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! Read More

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(68)

Jamie

12/25/2008

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! Read More

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PRUDCHIC7

11/22/2007

THIS IS AWESOME!!!! Read More

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Sally in Santee, Ca.

11/23/2010

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. Read More

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MrsHoo

12/30/2010

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. Read More

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(8)

ImJakesGirl

06/25/2009

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! Read More

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nikki-K

11/09/2010

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Lyndsey

11/26/2009

This was better than I thought it was going to be. Mmmmm! I will definitely be making this every year.:D....ok I reviewed this last year when I didn't have any guests over and just wanted to update. I made it again this year and I'm the ONLY one who ate any of it. Maybe I'll cut the recipe in half next time and eat it all myself. Not for people with texture issues or (duh) don't like cranberries. I still think it's yummy though. Read More

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GourmetGale

12/21/2009

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. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Grandma's Cranberry-Orange Gelatin Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 231

% Daily Value *

protein: 6 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 7 %

sugars:

fat: 17 %

saturated fat: 17 %

cholesterol: 4 %

vitamin a iu: 4 %

niacin equivalents: 4 %

vitamin b6: 3 %

vitamin c: 4 %

folate: 2 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 3 %

magnesium: 6 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 3 %

thiamin: 7 %

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*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.

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theroyalhiness

12/14/2007

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!

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(68)

theroyalhiness

12/14/2007

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!

Helpful

(68)

Jamie

12/25/2008

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!

Helpful

(31)

PRUDCHIC7

11/22/2007

THIS IS AWESOME!!!!

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Sally in Santee, Ca.

11/23/2010

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MrsHoo

12/30/2010

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.

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ImJakesGirl

06/25/2009

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nikki-K

11/09/2010

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Lyndsey

11/26/2009

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GourmetGale

12/21/2009

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.

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