Layered Cranberry Salad Recipe

Name: Layered Cranberry Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cranberry Layer; 1 ounce unflavored gelatin (1 envelope); 1/4 cup cold water; 16 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce; 9 ounces crushed pineapple, drained; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Chicken Layer; 1 ounce unflavored gelatin (1 envelope); 3/4 cup cold water, divided; 1 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups cooked chicken, diced; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

Cranberry Layer
1 ounce unflavored gelatin (1 envelope)
1/4 cup cold water
16 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce
9 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Chicken Layer
1 ounce unflavored gelatin (1 envelope)
3/4 cup cold water, divided
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

1
Cranberry Layer: Combine gelatin and cold water in the top of a double boiler; over hot water, heat and stir until gelatin dissolves. Add cranberry.
2
sauce, pineapple, walnuts and lemon juice. Mix well. Pour mixture into lightly oiled 3-quart baking dish. Refrigerate until firm.
3
Chicken Layer: Combine gelatin and 1/4 cup cold water in the top of a double boiler; over hot water, heat and stir until gelatin dissolves. Blend in mayonnaise, remaining 1/2 cup cold water, lemon juice and salt. Add the chicken, celery and parsley. Stir to mix.
4
Pour chicken mixture over the firm cranberry layer. Refrigerate until firm. To serve, cut into squares.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cranberry Layer, 1 ounce unflavored gelatin (1 envelope), 1/4 cup cold water, 16 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce, and more.

Yes, Layered Cranberry Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Layered Cranberry Salad

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