Best 4 Cranberry Blue Cheese Salad Recipes

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**Tantalizing Cranberry Blue Cheese Salad: A Symphony of Flavors**

A culinary delight awaits with the Cranberry Blue Cheese Salad, a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the tartness of cranberries, the tanginess of blue cheese, the crunch of walnuts, and the sweetness of honey. This salad is a symphony of textures and flavors, with each ingredient contributing its unique charm to create an unforgettable taste experience. Whether you're seeking a refreshing side dish or a light and satisfying meal, this salad will leave you craving for more. With variations ranging from a classic vinaigrette dressing to a creamy blue cheese dressing, there's a recipe to suit every palate. Indulge in this delightful salad and embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

FRISéE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE, WALNUT, AND CRANBERRY CROSTINI



Frisée Salad with Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Cranberry Crostini image

Categories     Cheese     Leafy Green     Nut     Appetizer     Bake     Cocktail Party     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Cranberry     Walnut     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 1/4-inch-thick slices ciabatta bread
4 tablespoons walnut oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
6 tablespoons minced shallots, divided
1/3 cup dried cranberries
8 cups baby frisée, torn into thin pieces
2 teaspoons Banyuls vinegar or red wine vinegar
Fleur de sel or fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange bread slices on baking sheet. Brush bread slices on top side with 2 tablespoons walnut oil. Bake until crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix walnuts, cheese, 4 tablespoons shallots, and dried cranberries in medium bowl. Spread mixture on toasts. Bake until cheese melts, about 4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine frisée, 2 tablespoons shallots, 2 tablespoons walnut oil, and vinegar in bowl. Sprinkle with fleur de sel; toss. Serve with crostini.

CRANBERRY BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Cranberry Blue Cheese Salad image

For a light, refreshing first course, Lori McLaughlin of Pittsford, New York turns to this fruity salad. Sweet apple, dried cranberries, blue cheese and a vinaigrette dressing give it a subtle punch of flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
6 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 large apple, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the lettuces, apple and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard and garlic. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CURLY ENDIVE SALAD WITH CRANBERRY-BACON VINAIGRETTE AND BLUE CHEESE PASTRIES



Curly Endive Salad with Cranberry-Bacon Vinaigrette and Blue Cheese Pastries image

Categories     Salad     Side     Bake     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Blue Cheese     Cranberry     Bacon     Endive     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of 17 1/4-ounce package), thawed
1 egg, beaten to blend (glaze)
9 smoked bacon slices, chopped
1/3 cup minced shallots
1 cup ruby Port
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
6 heaping tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
9 cups bite-size curly endive

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Unfold pastry onto work service. Using 2-inch- diameter scalloped cookie cutter, cut out 12 rounds. Using 1-inch-diameter cookie cutter, cut out centers of 6 pastry rounds. Discard centers. Pierce 2-inch rounds all over with fork. Brush edges with egg glaze. Top with pastry rings, pressing gently. Transfer to large baking sheet. Bake until puffed and golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool. Pull out uncooked portion from centers of pastries and discard. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Cook bacon in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Pour 3 tablespoons bacon drippings into small bowl. Discard all but 1 teaspoon of remaining drippings from skillet. Add shallots to drippings in skillet; sauté over medium-high heat until tender, about 3 minutes. Add Port and cranberries and bring to boil, scraping any browned bits. Boil until cranberries are soft and liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add reserved 3 tablespoons bacon drippings and stir just until warm. Pour vinegar into small bowl. Gradually whisk in Port mixture.
  • Meanwhile, place pastries on baking sheet. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon cheese into center of each. Bake until cheese is soft, about 6 minutes.
  • Place endive in large bowl. Pour warm dressing over and toss. Divide greens among 6 plates. Sprinkle with bacon. Top each with 1 pastry and serve.

WEDGE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE, CRANBERRY ALMONDS, AND BACON



Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese, Cranberry Almonds, and Bacon image

Sweet cranberries and almonds with smoky bacon add a pretty and flavorful twist to this classic salad.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 head iceberg lettuce, cored and cut into 4 or 8 wedges
Prepared blue cheese dressing*
1/2 cup Wonderful Almond Accents Honey Roasted with Cranberry
1/4 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • 1) Arrange lettuce wedges on four salad plates; drizzle with dressing.
  • 2) Top with Almond Accents and bacon.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and ripe cranberries. Look for cranberries that are plump and deep red in color. Avoid cranberries that are bruised or have soft spots.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the cranberries. This will help prevent the cranberries from bruising and will make it easier to slice them evenly.
  • Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and will make the salad more refreshing.
  • Serve the salad with a variety of toppings. Some popular options include crumbled blue cheese, chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries.

Conclusion:

Cranberry blue cheese salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover cranberries. With its sweet and tangy cranberries, creamy blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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