Christmas Cranberry Salad

Name: Christmas Cranberry Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Salad Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 packages (3 ounces each) orange or lemon gelatin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups boiling water; 1-1/2 cups cold water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 medium navel orange, peeled and diced; 1/2 cup chopped almonds; Lettuce leaves

You might find that this yummy gelatin salad is one side dish pretty enough to steal top billing! It's cool, crunchy and refreshing and adds a splash of Christmas color to any table. Garnish with lettuce, orange slices and sugared cranberries.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 packages (3 ounces each) orange or lemon gelatin
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups boiling water
1-1/2 cups cold water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 medium navel orange, peeled and diced
1/2 cup chopped almonds
Lettuce leaves

Directions

In a small bowl, combine cranberries and sugar; set aside. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin and salt in boiling water. Stir in the cold water, lemon juice, cinnamon and cloves. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
Stir in the orange, almonds and cranberry mixture. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until set. Invert onto a lettuce-lined serving plate.

Originally published as Christmas Cranberry Salad in Country Woman Christmas 2005

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McRobert

Jan 1, 2009

Made this to add to my Christmas dinner. Went over well. Used lime jello for color and tasted fine. Very colorful addition to my meal