Cranberry Jello Salad

Looking for an easy holiday side dish? Check out my Cranberry Jello Salad with just four ingredients! It's simple to make and is full of the traditional flavors you want at your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

I will admit, I've never been a "cranberry sauce" kind of gal but after my husband requested I find his grandmother's recipe for her cranberry sauce, I've been making her version ever since. Now, while it isn't a traditional cranberry sauce, it gives you those holiday flavors you are looking for, in an appealing way. His grandmother normally put it in an oiled mold; I simply put it in a nice serving bowl with a spoon to share at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.

My favorite part of this recipe is how easy it is to make. There are only four ingredients (three if you don't count the water) and all of them you can easily stock in your pantry. To make the salad you simply dissolve the jello into the boiling water, stir in a can of cranberry sauce, mix in the applesauce, refrigerate and you're done! It's the perfect side dish to add to your holiday menu if you're looking for something fruity and that all ages will enjoy.

Cranberry Jello Salad

1 cup Water
2 - 3 oz boxes of Cherry flavored Jello
1 - 16 oz can of Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
1 1/2 cups of Applesauce

Bring water up to a boil. Dissolve the Jello into the water. Turn off the heat and stir in the cranberry sauce until melted. Then mix in the applesauce. Once everything is evenly combined, pour into a medium to large serving bowl. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.

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Here are some of my other favorite holiday side dishes:

• Overnight Salad
• Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
• Chili Cheese Corn Salad

What are some of your favorite foods to serve at Thanksgiving or Christmas?