Cranberry-Orange Salad Mold

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A refreshing, no-cook jellied salad with bright citrus and tart cranberry notes
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This vibrant Cranberry-Orange Salad Mold is a nostalgic side dish that balances sweet, tart, and citrus flavors. Made with lemon gelatin, fresh orange puree, and whole cranberry sauce, it sets into a beautiful, firm mold that is easy to slice and serve. The texture is smooth yet refreshing, making it an excellent palate cleanser or light accompaniment to rich holiday meals. It&# 226;€™s perfect for potlucks, summer picnics, or as a colorful addition to any dinner table. Simple to prepare and visually striking, this recipe brings a touch of retro charm to your spread without requiring any cooking skills.

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Cranberry-Orange Salad Mold

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 85.7

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This vibrant Cranberry-Orange Salad Mold is a nostalgic side dish that balances sweet, tart, and citrus flavors. Made with lemon gelatin, fresh orange puree, and whole cranberry sauce, it sets into a beautiful, firm mold that is easy to slice and serve. The texture is smooth yet refreshing, making it an excellent palate cleanser or light accompaniment to rich holiday meals. It&# 226;€™s perfect for potlucks, summer picnics, or as a colorful addition to any dinner table. Simple to prepare and visually striking, this recipe brings a touch of retro charm to your spread without requiring any cooking skills.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Dissolve the lemon gelatin in boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved.
  2. Peel and section the orange, removing any white pith.
  3. Grate the zest of the orange peel and set aside.
  4. Place orange sections and zest in a blender and puree until smooth.
  5. Stir the orange puree into the dissolved gelatin mixture.
  6. Break up the cranberry sauce with a fork and fold it into the gelatin mixture.
  7. Pour the mixture into six 2/3-cup molds.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
  9. Unmold onto a bed of salad greens and serve with mayonnaise or salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 85.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 29.8mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 3.9g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 2.9g
Protein 21.1g43%

* 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, orange, salad, mold, gelatin, lemon, side dish, picnic, holiday, retro, citrus, jellied, no-cook, summer, potluck
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