Pomegranate-Cranberry Salad

Lunch

Juicy pomegranate seeds give cranberry gelatin a refreshing twist. For the crowning touch, top the salad with whipped topping and a sprinkling of pecans.

Average Rating: 3

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free cranberry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
1-2/3 cups pomegranate seeds
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Optional: Frozen whipped topping, thawed, and additional chopped pecans

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add cold water; stir. Add the pomegranate seeds, cranberry sauce, pineapple and pecans. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate for 4-5 hours or until firm. If desired, top with whipped topping and additional pecans.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup (calculated without toppings) : 190 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 fruit.