Indulge in a symphony of flavors with this delightful Apple Cranberry Salad With Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette. This refreshing and vibrant salad combines the crisp sweetness of apples, the tartness of cranberries, and the crunch of walnuts, all tossed in a creamy and tangy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a light and healthy meal, this salad is packed with nutrients and bursts with every bite. Additionally, discover variations of this classic recipe, including a Vegan Apple Cranberry Salad With Maple Vinaigrette, a Waldorf Salad With Creamy Dill Dressing, and a Winter Fruit Salad With Honey Citrus Dressing. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the traditional salad, catering to different dietary preferences and taste buds.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
APPLE-CRANBERRY SALAD
Great salad you can serve on the side of a main dish or add roasted chicken and have as a meal! Chopped Belgian endive and radicchio can be substituted for the baby greens if you prefer a more exotic twist on salad recipes.
Provided by Lisawas
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk the mustard and vinegar together in a small bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to create a dressing; set aside.
- Place the apple, pear, cranberries, baby greens, blue cheese, and walnuts into a large salad bowl. Toss gently to mix, then pour on the dressing, and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 160.5 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
CREAMY CRANBERRY APPLE SALAD
For over 30 years, this recipe has been a holiday tradition in my family. With marshmallows, cranberries, apples and grapes, it has a sweet-tart flavor and comforting creaminess that appeals to all ages.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Coarsely chop the cranberries; place in a large bowl. Stir in marshmallows and sugar. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. , Just before serving, stir in the apples, grapes, walnuts and salt. Fold in whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts :
APPLE WALNUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
This is a great salad to serve for any autumn meal.
Provided by Barrett
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted.
- In a food processor, combine the cranberries, vinegar, onion, sugar, and mustard. Puree until smooth; gradually add oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, apples, and enough of the cranberry mixture to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 54.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
APPLE-CRANBERRY SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON VINAIGRETTE
This delicious salad comes from Cook's Illustrated Magazine. This colorful salad makes a beautiful addition to any holiday table. Raisins make a suitable substitute for the dried cranberries.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss apples in 1 tablespoon lemon juice in medium bowl; set aside.
- In small bowl, add remaining tablespoon lemon juice and zest; whisk in oil, then cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add celery, cranberries, and walnuts to apples. Drizzle dressing over fruit mixture; toss to coat.
- Place a large leaf or two of lettuce onto each plate.
- Spoon portion of salad onto each bed of lettuce and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 10.3, Sodium 19, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 8.2, Protein 2.4
APPLE-WALNUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Ed Peterson
Categories Salad Food Processor Leafy Green Side No-Cook Thanksgiving Vegetarian Quick & Easy Cranberry Apple Walnut Chill Vegan Bon Appétit Kansas Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Puree cranberries in processor until smooth. Add vinegar, onion, sugar and mustard and process until well blended. With processor running, gradually add oil and process until well blended. Transfer to medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature and whisk before using.)
- Combine greens and apples in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.
GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Green salad that is especially pretty to serve during the Christmas holidays.
Provided by Nancy W
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 5 minutes, or until nuts begin to brown.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Process until smooth.
- In a large bowl, toss the almonds, onion, blue cheese, and greens with the vinegar mixture until evenly coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 405.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
This colorful salad is a bright and tasty introduction to a special meal. Dried cranberries and tart apples along with glazed walnuts and rich blue cheese add interest to the mix.-Gretchen Farr, Port Orford, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 10 minutes., Cool slightly. Place the cranberry mixture, vinegar and mustard in a blender; cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, in a large bowl, combine the salad greens, apple, cranberries and walnuts. Drizzle with 1 cup vinaigrette and toss to coat. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
APPLE SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Make and share this Apple Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Debbwl
Categories Apple
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In blender place vinaigrette ingredients. Cover and process 15 to 20 seconds until smooth. Pour in container, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. Let stand at room temperature about 1 hour before serving.
- In large bowl, stir together apples, celery and cranberries. Divide evenly among 8 lettuce lined salad plates.
- Top each salad with cheese and walnuts. Sereve with cranberry vinaigrette.
BELGIAN ENDIVE AND APPLE SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Fruit Nut Vegetable Appetizer No-Cook Thanksgiving Vegetarian New Year's Day Cranberry Apple Fall Healthy Vegan Endive Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk oil, cranberry juice concentrate and vinegar in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Combine endive and apples in medium bowl. Pour dressing over; toss to coat. Sprinkle cranberries, green onions and walnuts over and serve.
CRAN-APPLE SALAD
This tart and tasty salad goes so wonderfully with lots of different meals. Folks will think you slaved over it, but with less than five ingredients, preparation takes only minutes! Crunchy walnuts, celery and apples are special way to dress up canned sauce. -Lucille Foster Grant, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine the cranberry sauce, apple and celery. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Stir in walnuts just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-chopped cranberries and walnuts.
- If you don't have any fresh cranberries, you can use frozen ones. Just thaw them before using.
- To make the salad more flavorful, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- For a sweeter salad, add more sugar or honey to the vinaigrette.
- If you want a tangier salad, add more lemon juice to the vinaigrette.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Apple Cranberry Salad with Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette is a delicious and festive salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So next time you are looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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