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Cranberry Orange Gelatin Salad
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While this offering seem a bit ghoulish, you don't need to be afraid to dig in to this tasty treat. Though frightening on the table, it'll be a hit with all ages.
Reader Doreen Wagner of Marietta, who goes all out with ghoulish Halloween foods, uses this recipe for making "edible" brains and hearts. You can also add pineapple tidbits, chopped apple or celery, or mandarin orange sections.
Hands on time: 20 minutes Total time: 1 hour and 20 minutes Serves: 8-10
Ingredients:
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2 oranges
1 (6-ounce) or 2 (3-ounce) package(s) cranberry or other red gelatin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 (16-ounce) can whole-berry cranberry sauce
2/3 cup chopped nuts
Instructions:
Grate 1 tablespoon rind from oranges. Section oranges, finely dice and drain. Set aside. In a bowl, dissolve gelatin and salt in boiling water. In a separate bowl, stir cranberry sauce until smooth and add orange rind. Blend into gelatin mixture and chill until slightly thickened, about 20 to 30 minutes. Fold in diced fruit and nuts. Pour into 4- or 5-cup gelatin mold. Chill until firm.
Notes:
Total time includes 1 hour of chilling time.
Nutrition:
Per serving (based on 8): 251 calories (percent of calories from fat, 23), 4 grams protein, 47 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fiber, 7 grams fat (1 gram saturated), no cholesterol, 159 milligrams sodium.
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