Cranberry Jello Salad
Cranberry jello salad is a delightful fusion of tart cranberries and sweet cherry jello, creating a vibrant side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This nostalgic recipe combines juicy pineapple and fluffy mini marshmallows, making it a crowd favorite at holiday dinners or summer barbecues. Easy to prepare and adaptable with different fruits, this colorful salad not only tantalizes your taste buds but also adds a cheerful pop to your table. Serve it chilled for a refreshing treat that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) jelly cranberry sauce
- 1 package (3 oz) cherry jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, dissolve the cherry jello in boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved, then mix in cold water.
- Add the jelly cranberry sauce to the jello mixture and stir until combined.
- Gently fold in pineapple chunks and mini marshmallows.
- Pour the mixture into a mold or serving dish and refrigerate for at least four hours until firm.
- Once set, run a knife around the edges if using a mold, invert onto a platter, and garnish with chopped nuts before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg