Cranberry Sauce Salad

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, vibrant red salad with a sweet-tart raspberry flavor
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This nostalgic Cranberry Sauce Salad is a unique blend of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings or potlucks. The base combines smooth sour cream and jellied cranberry sauce, creating a rich texture that contrasts beautifully with the light, fruity raspberry Jello. The result is a visually striking, ruby-red dessert salad that melts in your mouth. It’s a simple, no-bake treat that brings a touch of retro charm to any table. Ideal for making ahead, this dish sets firmly in the fridge, allowing you to focus on other preparations while it chills. Serve chilled as a refreshing side or a light dessert.

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Cranberry Sauce Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 228.1

Description

This nostalgic Cranberry Sauce Salad is a unique blend of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings or potlucks. The base combines smooth sour cream and jellied cranberry sauce, creating a rich texture that contrasts beautifully with the light, fruity raspberry Jello. The result is a visually striking, ruby-red dessert salad that melts in your mouth. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple, no-bake treat that brings a touch of retro charm to any table. Ideal for making ahead, this dish sets firmly in the fridge, allowing you to focus on other preparations while it chills. Serve chilled as a refreshing side or a light dessert.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Dissolve the raspberry Jello packages in 1 1/2 cups of boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved.
  2. Stir in 1 1/4 cups of cold water to the Jello mixture.
  3. Refrigerate the Jello mixture until it reaches a thick, syrupy consistency, about 1-2 hours.
  4. Meanwhile, place the jellied cranberry sauce and sour cream into a blender.
  5. Blend the cranberry sauce and sour cream until completely smooth and creamy.
  6. Add the thickened Jello mixture to the blender carefully, blending until fully combined and uniform in color.
  7. Pour the mixture into individual serving dishes or a large mold.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 7 hours, or overnight, until firmly set.
  9. Serve chilled directly from the mold or dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 228.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.4g20%
Saturated Fat 7.2g36%
Cholesterol 31.8mg11%
Sodium 17.6mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 29.8g10%
Dietary Fiber 12.7g51%
Sugars 12.3g
Protein 3.3g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cranberry, salad, raspberry, jello, sour cream, holiday, dessert, no-bake, retro, make-ahead, tangy, sweet, creamy, fruit, side dish, christmas, thanksgiving, blender, chilled, vegetarian
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