1 (3-ounce) package strawberry or cherry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 (16-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
2 (11-ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

Place the gelatin in a large bowl and pour in boiling water. Stir with a fork until gelatin is dissolved. Add the cranberry sauce, mandarin oranges and pineapple; stir until well blended. Pour into bowl or mold; cover with plastic wrap. Chill at least 3 hours, preferably overnight. If molded, sit mold in 1 inch of hot water briefly. Run a sharp knife around the edges, and then shake to loosen the salad. Invert onto platter