Cranberry Jell-O Salad with Mandarin Oranges

A cranberry Jell-O salad with mandarin oranges is made with fresh cranberries, plus pecans, for a tasty, tangy, fruity flavor and a nutty crunch.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 209 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup pecans
• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and chopped
• 2 (3 ounce) packages cranberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place cranberries, mandarin oranges, and pecans into a food processor and pulse several times to chop; process mixture until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Transfer mixture into a large bowl.

Step 2

Mix pineapple, gelatin, and sugar in a separate bowl. Add boiling water and cold water and stir together until gelatin and sugar have dissolved.

Step 3

Pour gelatin mixture into cranberry mixture and stir. Pour into a gelatin mold and refrigerate, 8 hours or overnight, before serving.