Layered Party Cranberry Salad Recipe

Name: Layered Party Cranberry Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (3 oz.) pkg. raspberry gelatin; 3 c. boiling water; 3/4 c. cold water; 1/2 c. Port wine; 1 c. whole berry cranberry sauce; 1/2 c. chopped apple; 1/2 c. chopped walnuts; 1 (3 oz.) pkg. lemon gelatin; 1/2 c. mayonnaise; 1 (4 oz.) Cool Whip

Servings: persons

1
Dissolve 1 package raspberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Add 1/4 cup cold water and 1/4 cup wine and chill until slightly thickened.
2
Fold in cranberry sauce, apple and walnuts.
3
Pour into 2 quart serving dish.
4
Chill until set, but not firm.
5
Dissolve lemon gelatin in 1 cup boiling water.
6
Chill until slightly thickened, then blend in mayonnaise and whipped topping.
7
Pour over gelatin in dish.
8
Chill until set, but not firm.
9
Dissolve remaining raspberry gelatin in remaining boiling water.
10
Add remaining cold water and wine.
11
Chill until slightly thickened. Pour into dish over lemon layer.
12
Chill until firm.
13
Garnish with sugared green grapes, if desired.

2014

kcal

Calories

222

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (3 oz.) pkg. raspberry gelatin, 3 c. boiling water, 3/4 c. cold water, 1/2 c. Port wine, and more.

Yes, Layered Party 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Layered Party Cranberry Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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