Vintage Cranberry Holiday Salad with Pineapple and Pecans

A festive cranberry holiday salad made with strawberry gelatin, crushed pineapple, lemon, celery, and crunchy pecans. A sweet-tart classic for holiday dinners!

Cranberry Holiday Salad
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Vintage Cranberry Holiday Salad

Cranberry Holiday Salad
Another great Thanksgiving side dish!
Prep Time30 minutes
refrigerate8 hours
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberry, holiday salad, side dish, Thanksgiving
Servings: 18
Calories: 87kcal

Equipment

  • 1 serving bowl or gelatin mold

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg strawberry gelatin
  • 1 c hot water
  • 1 can crushed pineapple
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 c whole cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 c celery diced
  • 1/2 c nuts pecans or walnuts
  • 1 dash salt

Instructions

  • Dissolve gelatin in hot water. Drain pineapple reserving juice. Grate lemon to get 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel. Squeeze lemon for 2 tablespoons juice.
    Add pineapple juice, grated lemon peel, lemon juice and salt to gelatin. Chill until partially set.
    Add pineapple, celery, cranberry sauce and nuts. Mix well and pour into serving bowl or gelatin mold.
    Chill until firm. If using gelatin mold, dip in warm water and invert on serving plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Serve it With: Stuffed Pork Chops

These Stuffed Pork Chops are a hearty and comforting main dish that pairs perfectly with tis cranerry holiday salad. Filled with a savory bread stuffing and baked in a cramy sauce they are a favorite for special occasions and sunday dinners.He:

Helpful Tips for Holiday Cranberry Salad:

Cranberry Holiday Salad: A Festive Treat

Make it ahead! This cranberry salad keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to 2 days — perfect for getting a head start on holiday prep.

Cranberry Holiday Salad

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