MOLDED CRANBERRY NUT SALAD

Molded Cranberry Nut Salad image

We try lots of cranberry recipes, and this one is always requested when we have family get-togethers at Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's also been a favorite dish at every church potluck I've taken it to! -Eleanor Arthur, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1-1/2 cups cold water, divided
4 cups (16 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups dry red wine or cranberry juice
1 package (6 ounces) lemon gelatin
1-1/2 cups diced celery
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
Celery leaves

Steps:

Soften unflavored gelatin in 1/2 cup water; set aside. In 3-qt. saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar and wine or cranberry juice; heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add lemon gelatin and softened unflavored gelatin; stir until dissolved. Stir in remaining water. Chill until mixture is partially set. Fold in celery and walnuts. Pour into greased 8-cup mold; cover and chill until set. Meanwhile, combine sour cream and mayonnaise; refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve, unmold gelatin and top each serving with dollop of dressing. Garnish with celery leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.