Instructions: Dissolve gelatin in hot water; chill about 1 hour until partially set. Chop cranberries, apple, and orange sections. (Food processor works well but orange sections can easily be turned to mush if processed too long.) Add sugar to fruits; stirEinto gelatin along with nuts. Pour into 4-cup mold and chill until firm. To serve, turn out onto lettuce-lined serving plate.

Avocado Dressing
Beat 3 Tbsp. light cream with 2 3-oz. packages cream cheese. Gradually add 5 Tbsp. lemon juice and 1/2 tsp. salt. Lastly, fold in 3/4 c. pureed avocado.

Dorothy Says: This is one of my favorite cranberry salads and IEfrequently get requests for the recipe when I serve it. I dont always serve the avocado dressing with it, but the green dressing is pretty for Christmas. Hope you enjoy!

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