Peppermint and Cranberry Jello Salad Tradition

When growing up, our family would have a traditional salad that my mom would always make. She made it to use up old candy canes. It was something we would have on Thanksgiving and Christmas. 

Before you start, put a candy cane or two into a baggie. Hit it with the back side of a knife or you can just put it in a coffee grinder or dry blender. 

Next, take 2 boxes of red colored jello any flavor. While making the jello, dump in the crushed candy cane before adding the cold water. Add the cold water and then add half a can of cranberry sauce into the mix.

Once done, pour into a container and put into the fridge until it is firm. Then, when it is firm, put whipped cream on the top and serve. 

The bottom photo shows the texture of the jello. If you like crunch in the salad, leave bigger pieces of candy cane and don't add them until after the cold water has been added. If you like more cranberry flavor, you can add the whole can of cranberry. My grandmother had a pecan orchard and sometime my mom would add those to the mix. I like it with nuts but I have kids that don't like nuts so we usually leave those out. 

I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.