More Thanksgiving Goodies

I know it's crazy, but with all the good food at Thanksgivng, somehow I am able to endure the calories, when I can include a low calorie item on my plate.  As I look at my plate and lick my lips, I count 400, 600, 500 calories ~ then, low and behold ~ 80 calories!!!  Oh, good, it's not so bad afterall.  You know what I mean.  We have all done it.  Well, I love to serve a Jell-O salad that can help smooth out the calorie count from all those creamy, buttery and delicious other items.  These are two of my favorites:

Jell-O Salad I

1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, undrained 

1 medium apple, chopped

2 pkgs. Raspberry Jell-O (I use sugar free)                          

2/3 cup chopped walnuts

1 can whole berry cranberry sauce

Drain pineapple, reserving juice.  Add enough cold water to pineapple juice to measure 3 cups; pour into large saucepan.  Bring to boil, remove from heat.  Add gelatin; stir at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved.  Add cranberry sauce; stir until well blended.  Pour into large bowl.  Refrigerate 1 ½ hours or until slightly thickened (like egg whites).  Stir in pineapple, apple and walnuts.  Pour into serving bowl.  Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. 

Jell-O Salad II

I like this as a side salad during the holidays

1 ¼ cup boiling water                                 

1 pkg. Cranberry or Raspberry Jell-O (I use sugar free)       

1 can jellied cranberry sauce

1 cup chopped celery

1 cup chopped nuts

Dissolve Jell-O in water, add cranberries, refrigerate until thick (not set), add nuts and celery.