Cranberry Congealed Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Cranberry Congealed Salad
45 min.
12
274kcal

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If you're looking to impress your guests with a unique and refreshing side dish, look no further than this delightful Cranberry Congealed Salad! Perfect for any gathering, this recipe combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the sweetness of crushed pineapple, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. The vibrant colors of the cranberries and pecans make it an eye-catching addition to your table, while its subtle crunch from the celery ensures a textural party that’s simply irresistible.

Best of all, this dish is both gluten-free and dairy-free, catering wonderfully to various dietary preferences. In just 45 minutes of preparation, you'll create a light and refreshing salad that serves up to 12 people, making it ideal for family dinners, holiday feasts, or summer picnics. Its versatile nature means it can be enjoyed as a side dish, an antipasto, or even as a delightful snack.

With just a few simple steps, including the use of a food processor and a Bundt pan, you'll be amazed at how easily you can create this stunning centerpiece. The addition of pickled peaches and fresh mint not only enhances the visual appeal but also rounds out the flavor profile, leaving your taste buds dancing with delight. Get ready to share this sensational salad at your next gathering and watch as everyone goes back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • ounce pineapple crushed undrained canned
  • cup celery diced
  • 12 ounce cranberries fresh
  • cups 1/4 cup dried cranberry (juice sweetened if possible) chilled
  • 12 servings lettuce leaves 
  • 12 servings mint sprigs fresh
  • 12 servings pickled peaches 
  • 0.7 cup pecans toasted chopped
  • 12 servings garnish: pecans toasted chopped
  • ounce raspberry-flavored gelatin 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • cups water boiling

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • hand mixer
  • kugelhopf pan

Directions

  1. Process cranberries in a food processor 30 seconds or until coarsely chopped, stopping once to scrape down sides.
  2. Stir together cranberries and sugar in a bowl; set aside.
  3. Stir together gelatin and 2 cups boiling water in a large bowl 2 minutes or until gelatin dissolves.
  4. Add juice, and chill 30 minutes or until consistency of unbeaten egg whites.
  5. Stir in cranberry mixture, pineapple, celery, and pecans. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 10-cup Bundt pan; cover and chill 8 hours or until firm.
  6. Unmold onto a lettuce-lined platter. Fill center of ring with pickled peaches and fresh mint sprigs.
  7. Garnish, if desired.
  8. Frosted Cranberry Congealed Salad Parfaits: Beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Fold in 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed.
  9. Layer parfait glasses evenly with leftover salad and cream cheese mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories274kcal
Protein5.99%
Fat17.32%
Carbs76.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.95
Glycemic Load
15.01
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
11.102173939995%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
16.8mg
Delphinidin
2.69mg
Malvidin
0.12mg
Pelargonidin
0.09mg
Peonidin
13.94mg
Catechin
8mg
Epigallocatechin
2.17mg
Epicatechin
4.81mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.89mg
Eriodictyol
0.31mg
Hesperetin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.29mg
Luteolin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
0.38mg
Myricetin
1.88mg
Quercetin
5.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:274.1kcal
13.71%
Fat:5.65g
8.69%
Saturated Fat:0.48g
2.99%
Carbohydrates:56.28g
18.76%
Net Carbohydrates:51.59g
18.76%
Sugar:48.84g
54.26%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:136mg
5.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.4g
8.79%
Vitamin A:2395.62IU
47.91%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.31%
Vitamin C:20.79mg
25.2%
Fiber:4.69g
18.76%
Copper:0.3mg
14.96%
Vitamin E:2.17mg
14.48%
Potassium:366.3mg
10.47%
Vitamin K:10.91µg
10.39%
Phosphorus:102.16mg
10.22%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.08%
Magnesium:33.27mg
8.32%
Vitamin B3:1.55mg
7.77%
Selenium:5.22µg
7.45%
Iron:1.23mg
6.82%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.82%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.74%
Folate:26.13µg
6.53%
Zinc:0.83mg
5.52%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
4.01%
Calcium:35.94mg
3.59%
Source:My Recipes