Christmas Cranberry Salad

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• 1-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 packages (3 ounces each) orange or lemon gelatin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1-1/2 cups cold water

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• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 medium navel orange, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• Lettuce leaves

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[step-item number=”1″ image_url=”” title=”” ] In a small bowl, combine cranberries and sugar; set aside. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin and salt in boiling water. Stir in the cold water, lemon juice, cinnamon and cloves. Cover and chill for 1 hour.[/step-item]

[step-item number=”2″ image_url=”” title=”” ] Stir in the orange, almonds and cranberry mixture. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until set. Invert onto a lettuce-lined serving plate. Serves 12.

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Originally Published in Reader's Digest