Cranberry Pineapple Gelatin Salad
Cranberry Pineapple Gelatin Salad balances sweet-tart raspberry gelatin with juicy pineapple, bright citrus, and a hint of orange zest. Whole cranberry sauce deepens the fruitiness, while crisp celery adds a refreshing crunch. Serve it chilled as a festive side for holiday dinners or as a cool, nostalgic dessert at warm-weather gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves9
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cranberry Pineapple Gelatin Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 24 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 73
- Heart Health
- 12
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Drain the pineapple and save the syrup, then add water to make it total 1 cup.
- 2
In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the pineapple juice to a boil, add the gelatin, and stir until dissolved.
- 3
Remove from heat, add the cranberry sauce, orange peel, orange juice, and lemon juice, then blend together and cool until slightly thickened.
- 4
Stir in the pineapple and celery, then pour into a mold or an 8-inch square pan.
- 5
Chill until firm, about 2 hours.
- Calories 146.35 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 1.7 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 35.84 g 13%
- Total Fat 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 41.9 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.44 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 30.11 g --
- Added Sugars 5.45 g Moderate 11%
- Calcium 10.53 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.15 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 149.52 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 5.29 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 15.15 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Celery
About This Recipe
Cranberry Pineapple Gelatin Salad is an American dessert recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 9, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Cranberry Sauce, Dried Orange Peel, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 146.35 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cranberry Pineapple Gelatin Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dessert or side dish or salad.
- What is Cranberry Pineapple Gelatin Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Cranberry Sauce, Dried Orange Peel, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cranberry Pineapple Gelatin Salad?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 146.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cranberry Pineapple Gelatin Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cranberry Pineapple Gelatin Salad healthy?
- Cranberry Pineapple Gelatin Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 146.35 calories and 1.7 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 5.45 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Celery, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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