Description
A classic sweet and tangy holiday side dish made with cranberries, apples, and oranges — Mama’s Cranberry Salad is a family favorite for every festive occasion.
Ingredients
1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries
1 large Granny Smith or other tart green apple
1 large orange
1 large Honey Crisp or other red apple
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 large (6-ounce) box raspberry jello
2 cup water
1 cup sugar
Instructions
1. Zest the orange, peel, and liquefy in the food processor.
2. Chop all the other fruit in the food processor, and add to large bowl with orange and zest. Add nuts.
3. Bring water and sugar to a boil until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and whisk in jello.
4. Pour jello over fruit, give a good stir, and refrigerate overnight.
Notes
This salad can be made a day in advance. The flavors deepen as it chills. Try substituting honey for sugar or adding pineapple for a twist.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mama's Cranberry Salad, fruit salad, holiday side dish, cranberry recipes