Lo-Cal Cranberry Jewel Salad Recipe

Name: Lo-Cal Cranberry Jewel Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. cranberry juice cocktail; 1/2 c. unsweetened orange juice; 1 Tbsp. unflavored gelatin; 1/4 c. honey; 2 c. fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and chopped; 1/2 c. chopped celery; 1 (10 1/4 oz.) can mandarin oranges, in water (undrained); vegetable cooking spray; curly leaf lettuce leaves; mandarin orange segments (optional); orange rind curl (optional)

Servings: persons

1 c. cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 c. unsweetened orange juice
1 Tbsp. unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. honey
2 c. fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and chopped
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 (10 1/4 oz.) can mandarin oranges, in water (undrained)
vegetable cooking spray
curly leaf lettuce leaves
mandarin orange segments (optional)
orange rind curl (optional)

1
Place cranberry juice cocktail and orange juice in a nonaluminum saucepan.
2
Sprinkle gelatin over juice mixture.
3
Let stand 1 minute.
4
Add honey.
5
Cook, over low heat, stirring, until gelatin and honey dissolve.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Stir in cranberries, celery and mandarin oranges.
8
Spoon gelatin mixture into a 4-cup mold, coated with cooking spray.
9
Cover and chill until firm.
10
Unmold salad onto a lettuce-lined serving platter.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. cranberry juice cocktail, 1/2 c. unsweetened orange juice, 1 Tbsp. unflavored gelatin, 1/4 c. honey, and more.

Yes, Lo-Cal Cranberry Jewel 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!

Lo-Cal Cranberry Jewel Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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