Cherry Cranberry Salad

Name: Cherry Cranberry Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12-16 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Salad Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (6 ounces) cherry gelatin; 1 cup sugar; 2 cups boiling water; 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained; 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped; 1-1/2 cups diced apples; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Not a Christmas goes by that Deb Amrine doesn't fix this bright molded salad. "I've taken it to many holiday dinners, and everyone loves it--even people who don't usually enjoy cranberries," she reports from Grand Haven, Michigan.

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) cherry gelatin
1 cup sugar
2 cups boiling water
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
1-1/2 cups diced apples
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, combine gelatin and sugar. Add water; stir until gelatin and sugar are dissolved. Stir in pineapple, cranberries, apples, celery and walnuts. Pour into a 2-qt. serving bowl; cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours until set.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 173 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Cherry Cranberry Salad in Taste of Home December/January 1995

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Skinorth880

Dec 23, 2014

This salad was very easy and Christmas colorful. Set in a clear or white bowl on a glass plate holding gold balls and gold florals
SP1CEJARS

Oct 11, 2011

Everyone loved this and had at least seconds! May use this as my new jellied salad reciped at turkey time. Made it diabetic friendly by substituting sugar-free jelly powder and sugar substitute (Splenda).
Jocelyns42

Nov 21, 2009

Everytime friends gather together they wont let me bring anything new! I get so many requests for this salad.