Step 1

Dissolve gelatin in hot water, then add cold water. Cool mixture and set aside.

Step 2

Wash and grind cranberries. Pare and chop apples (and oranges, if using) into small chunks.

Step 3

Stir together the ground cranberries, chopped apples and oranges (or pineapple) nuts, and sugar.

Step 4

Add to slightly thickened gelatin mixture; then pour into a mold and chill until salad is firm and holds its shape. Unmold onto salad greens.