How to Make Cranberry Salad III - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cranberry Salad III is a delightful and fresh salad that makes a perfect addition to any holiday spread. This recipe combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of pineapple and mandarin oranges, creating a flavor combination that is sure to please your taste buds. The addition of pecans and coconut gives this salad a delightful crunch and texture, making it a truly satisfying dish.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (3 ounce) packages cherry flavored Jell-O® mix
  • 1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 8 to 10 - servings

  • Drain crushed pineapple and save 1/4 cup of the juice. Dissolve gelatin in 2 cups of hot water. Stir in cranberries and crushed pineapple. Pour 1/2 of the mixture in a bowl and leave at room temperature, set the other 1/2 in the refrigerator until firm.
  • In a separate bowl mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, reserved pineapple juice and chopped pecans. Spread mixture over chilled gelatin. Place in refrigerator for 10 minutes. Pour the room temperature gelatin over the top of the cream cheese layer and refrigerate until set.
  • Nutrition

    358 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 179mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 38g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 155mg