Best 11 Cranberry Pecan Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Cranberry Pecan Salad, a delightful dish that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries, the nutty crunch of pecans, and the creamy richness of goat cheese. Dressed in a vibrant honey mustard vinaigrette, this salad offers a refreshing balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes. Accompanying this main salad recipe are three additional variations: a hearty Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad, a light and refreshing Cranberry Pecan Quinoa Salad, and a flavorful Cranberry Pecan Wild Rice Salad. Each variation offers a unique twist on the classic, catering to diverse dietary preferences and taste buds. Whether you're seeking a main course, a side dish, or a healthy lunch option, our Cranberry Pecan Salad recipes are sure to tantalize your taste buds and make your culinary journey an unforgettable experience.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD



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Raspberry Dijon vinaigrette is savory with cranberries, toasted pecans, red onion, and feta cheese. A real crowd pleaser! Can substitute brie for feta, too.

Provided by STACY38

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup pecan halves
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
¾ cup dried cranberries
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread pecans evenly on a baking sheet. Toast for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix until sugar and salt dissolve. Whisk in olive oil.
  • In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, cranberries, pecans, onions, and cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 38.6 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 779.9 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

CRANBERRY PECAN SPINACH SALAD



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I came across this recipe one year when I was looking for a special salad for the holidays. -Deb Murata, Carmichael, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups packed torn fresh spinach
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cranberries, onion, pecans and blue cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper until blended. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY PECAN CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a combination of a couple of chicken salad recipes we have enjoyed, also - had leftover chicken from a rotsserie chicken we had for dinner this evening and with the heat wave we're still experiencing here in Southeast GA, this recipe works well for a cool lunch on a hot day.

Provided by stephanierndos

Categories     Chicken

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups diced boneless skinless chicken
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup light sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise (made with canola oil preferably)
3 teaspoons lemon juice (fresh squeezed preferable)
1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Cut up cooked chicken into bite size cubes - should be enough to fill 3 cups & place in large bowl. Add dry seasonings, celery, dried cranberries, and pecans - toss with hands so as not to break up chicken cubes.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice with small wire whisk & add to chicken mixture - gently toss all ingredients together and chill until ready to serve.

CRANBERRY-PECAN WHEAT BERRY SALAD



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I love to experiment with different grains and wanted to give wheat berries a try. My whole family goes nuts for this salad, especially my mom. -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup uncooked wheat berries, rinsed
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium tart apple, diced
4 green onions, sliced
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons walnut oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook wheat berries according to package directions; drain and cool. Meanwhile, combine the next 5 ingredients; add wheat berries. Whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 15g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FRESH CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD



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This salad is my daughter and mother's favorite Thanksgiving recipe. I used to make it every year for the teachers at my children's school--they RAVED over it. After Thanksgiving, I like to have it as a snack over plain yogurt. It is absolutely to die for!

Provided by Kim S.

Categories     Oranges

Time 15m

Yield 1/3 cup, 19 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces fresh cranberries
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup golden raisin
1 cup pecans, chopped
15 ounces pineapple tidbits, with juice
2 oranges, peeled

Steps:

  • Wash cranberries, discard mushy ones.
  • Pulse in food processor until just slightly chopped (you could hand chop).
  • Cut oranges into pieces about the size of the tidbits.
  • Mix cranberries, sugar, raisins, pecans, pineapple tidbits with juice and orange pieces all together.
  • Allow to marinate in the refrigerator overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.8, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 1.6, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 16.1, Protein 1.1

CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD



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We harvest close to 500,000 pounds of pecans on our land here in West Texas. So, of course, I use pecans in many recipes. This tasty, colorful salad is great for holiday gatherings.-Janice Rogers, Odessa, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin
3 cups boiling water
2-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/2 cups finely chopped celery
2 oranges, peeled, sectioned and diced
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Dash salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cranberries, celery, oranges, pineapple with liquid, orange zest, sugar, lemon juice and salt. Chill until partially set. Stir in pecans. Pour into 8-cup mold. Chill until firm.

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CRANBERRY-PECAN GELATIN SALAD



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Make and share this Cranberry-Pecan Gelatin Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Carols Kitchen

Categories     Gelatin

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained (reserve juice)
1 cup water
1 (3 ounce) package orange Jell-O
1 (3 ounce) package cherry Jell-O
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
1 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the reserved pineapple juice and 1 cup water in a small pan; bring to boil and remove from heat.
  • Pour into a large bowl and add jello mixes; stir until dissolved.
  • Add drained pineapple, cranberry sauce, orange juice concentrate, nuts and mix well.
  • Spray jello mold with cooking spray add jello mixture & chill.

CRANBERRY APPLE PECAN QUINOA SALAD



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A beautiful and light take on a fall salad. The tastes mix well together and it can be served hot or cold. I like to pair it with Dijon-crusted salmon!

Provided by jrsolger

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon maple syrup, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 large crisp apple, chopped into small pieces
1 cup pecan pieces
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Stir chicken broth and quinoa together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, place cover on the saucepan, and cook until the broth is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and fluff with a fork.
  • Whisk olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and cinnamon together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle sauce over the quinoa; stir. Add apple pieces, pecan pieces, cranberries, and Parmesan cheese; stir. Return cover to the saucepan and let the mixture steam until the sauce warms and the apples soften slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 197.7 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

PEAR & PECAN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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A tart cranberry dressing balances beautifully with sweet, juicy pears in this salad that's easy to make and sure to impress. This recipe is light on carbs and quick to make-and it's oh so good! -Jerry Gulley, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons champagne or rice vinegar
3/4 cup dried cranberries, divided
2 tablespoons thinly sliced shallot
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup canola oil
10 cups Boston lettuce
2 medium pears, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Process champagne, 1/4 cup cranberries, shallot, mustard, honey, salt and pepper in a small food processor until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a bowl, combine lettuce and pears. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pecans and remaining cranberries.,

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY PECAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Chicken

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 chicken breasts
1/4 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
1/3 cup granny smith apple diced
1/2 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
1/5 T shallot, minced
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
2 T light mayo
1 T rosemary, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Set aside to cool. Once chicken is cool enough, remove skin and cut meat off bone. Shred chicken breasts or diced. Mix greek yogurt, mayo, apple cider vinegar and rosemary. In large bowl, combine, shredded chicken (about 2 cups), pecans, shallots, green apple, and cranberries. Toss with dressing until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill at least one hour

CRANBERRY/PECAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Categories     Chicken     Pasta     Freeze/Chill     Quick & Easy

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 9

-pasta - any shape/bite size
-cooked chicken in bitesize pieces
-1/3 Cup dried cranberries or
(more or less to your taste)
-1/3 cup chopped pecans
-1/3 cup chopped celery
-1/2 chopped onion or green onions
-salt,pepper, Mr. dash, or any seasoning to taste
1/2 cup mayonnaise (more or less)

Steps:

  • Cook/rinse and chill pasta of choice. Stir in chicken, cranberries, pecans, celery, onions - add herbs and seasonings and mayonnaise. Chill serve on greens - sprinkle a few cranberries on top for garnish

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a tart and tangy flavor that is perfect for this salad. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Choose ripe pecans: Ripe pecans have a sweet and nutty flavor that complements the cranberries and goat cheese. To check if a pecan is ripe, shake it. If the pecan rattles, it is ripe.
  • Use a variety of greens: This salad is a great way to use up leftover greens. You can use a mix of spinach, arugula, romaine lettuce, or any other greens that you have on hand.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing for this salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This makes it easy to assemble the salad when you're ready to eat.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The cranberries and pecans will start to lose their crunch if the salad sits for too long.

Conclusion:

This Cranberry Pecan Salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The combination of tart cranberries, sweet pecans, creamy goat cheese, and tangy dressing makes this salad a surefire hit.

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