Christmas Cranberry Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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You might find that this yummy gelatin salad is one side dish pretty enough to steal top billing! It's cool, crunchy and refreshing and adds a splash of Christmas color to any table. Garnish with lettuce, orange slices and sugared cranberries. Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 packages (3 ounces each) orange or lemon gelatin |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 cups boiling water |
1-1/2 cups cold water |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves |
1 medium navel orange, peeled and diced |
1/2 cup chopped almonds |
lettuce leaves |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine cranberries and sugar; set aside. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin and salt in boiling water. Stir in the cold water, lemon juice, cinnamon and cloves. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
2. Stir in the orange, almonds and cranberry mixture. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until set. Invert onto a lettuce-lined serving plate. Yield: 12 servings.
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