How to Make Cranberry Jell-O Salad with Mandarin Oranges - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cranberry Jell-O Salad with Mandarin Oranges is a refreshing and delightful dish that is perfect for any occasion. This vibrant and colorful salad is a fantastic addition to your holiday spread, and it's so easy to make! The combination of tart cranberries, sweet mandarin oranges, and tangy Jell-O creates a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Not only is this salad visually appealing, but it also offers a refreshing and zesty flavo...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages cranberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup cold water

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Place cranberries, mandarin oranges, and pecans into a food processor and pulse several times to chop; process mixture until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Transfer mixture into a large bowl.
  • Mix pineapple, gelatin, and sugar in a separate bowl. Add boiling water and cold water and stir together until gelatin and sugar have dissolved.
  • Pour gelatin mixture into cranberry mixture and stir. Pour into a gelatin mold and refrigerate, 8 hours or overnight, before serving.
  • Nutrition

    209 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 51mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 34g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 144mg