Cranberry Salad

Just two days remain until we all celebrate the Thanksgiving feast and all things to be thankful for.  Consider serving this lovely salad it's sure to tempt everyone's palate.

Cranberry Salad

By:  Diana Rattray (Southern Food Expert)
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Ingredients:

1 package (6 oz.) cherry flavored gelatin
2 cups hot water
1 lb. can whole cranberry sauce
1 lb. can jellied cranberry sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
8 ounces cream cheese
2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Dissolve gelatin in water.  Add cranberry sauces and lemon juice.  Pour int a lightly oiled cake pan.  Chill until firm.  

Blend together softened cream cheese, whipped cream and nuts.  Spread on top of gelatin.  

Refrigerate overnight or for several hours before serving.

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