Scott'S Holiday Cranberry Salad Recipe

Name: Scott'S Holiday Cranberry Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cranberry Salad:; 1 tablespoon creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip(R)), or as needed; 2 oranges; 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries; 2 apples, unpeeled and cored; 2 1/2 cups boiling water, or as needed; 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin (such as Knox (R)); 1/2 cup cold water; 1 (6 ounce) package raspberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O(R)); 2 cups white sugar; 2 cups halved seedless grapes; 2 cups chopped pecans; Dressing:; 1 1/2 cups frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip(R)), thawed; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 3 tablespoons creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip(R)); 2 teaspoons white sugar; 1 sprig fresh parsley

Servings: persons

Cranberry Salad:
1 tablespoon creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip(R)), or as needed
2 oranges
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
2 apples, unpeeled and cored
2 1/2 cups boiling water, or as needed
1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin (such as Knox (R))
1/2 cup cold water
1 (6 ounce) package raspberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O(R))
2 cups white sugar
2 cups halved seedless grapes
2 cups chopped pecans
Dressing:
1 1/2 cups frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip(R)), thawed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip(R))
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 sprig fresh parsley

1
Grease a ring mold with 1 tablespoon creamy salad dressing. Zest 1 orange and then peel both oranges.
2
Place oranges, orange zest, cranberries, and apples together in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Strain fruit pieces, reserving juice in a quart-size measuring cup. Add enough boiling water to measure 3 cups liquid.
3
Dissolve unflavored gelatin in cold water in a large bowl. Pour water-juice mixture over unflavored gelatin. Add raspberry gelatin and 2 cups sugar; stir to dissolve completely. Stir in fruit mixture, grapes, and pecans. Pour gelatin mixture into prepared ring mold; chill 8 hours to overnight.
4
Mix whipped topping, cream cheese, 3 tablespoons creamy salad dressing, and 2 teaspoons sugar together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
5
Dip chilled mold in a few inches of hot water to loosen gelatin from mold. Turn out onto a serving platter, garnish with parsley, and serve with dressing.

2333

kcal

Calories

203

Fat

137

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cranberry Salad:, 1 tablespoon creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip(R)), or as needed, 2 oranges, 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries, and more.

Yes, Scott'S Holiday 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!

Scott'S Holiday Cranberry Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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