Best 7 Cranberry Salad Ii Recipes

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Are you looking for a refreshing and festive salad to brighten up your holiday table or special occasion? Look no further than Cranberry Salad II, a delightful combination of sweet, tart, and crunchy textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With its vibrant red hue and delightful medley of fresh cranberries, crisp celery, crunchy walnuts, and juicy oranges, this salad is a feast for the eyes and the palate. Accompanied by three additional variations—Cranberry Salad III, Cranberry Fluff, and Cranberry Orange Relish—this article offers a delightful selection of cranberry-based salads, each with its own unique twist. Whether you prefer a classic combination of ingredients or a more modern take on this traditional dish, you're sure to find a recipe that suits your taste. Get ready to experience the burst of flavors and textures that make Cranberry Salad II and its variations a true culinary delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC CRANBERRY SALAD



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This crunchy cranberry salad is a riff on the traditional Thanksgiving staple.

Provided by Pam Lolley

Time 4h55m

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (14 oz.)
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup fresh orange juice (from 2 oranges)
1 cup peeled and chopped Bartlett pears (about 2 small pears)
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple (from 1 pineapple)
½ cup thinly sliced celery (from 2 stalks)
½ cup chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Bring the cranberries, brown sugar, and orange juice to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop and mixture thickens, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the Bartlett pears, pineapple, celery, and pecans. Transfer to a serving bowl; cover and chill salad 4 to 24 hours.

FRESH CRANBERRY SALAD



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I have made this with red delicious apple and with granny smith apple, with and without the lemon juice, and with and without the nuts. The great thing about the recipe is the flexibility to tailor to your specific taste.

Provided by Ted Anderson

Categories     Other Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

10-12 oz cranberries, fresh
1 navel orange, large
1 apple (red delicious or granny smith)
1/4 c pecans, in pieces (or chopped)
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Wash cranberries, apple, and orange. Do NOT peel apple or orange.
  • 2. Cut apple into quarters and core out seeds. Cut navel orange in quarters and remove pith from center and any seeds.
  • 3. Place cranberries, apple slices and orange slices in food processor and pulse until finely chopped (do not overdo this step).
  • 4. Transfer to mixing bowl and add sugar, nuts and lemon juice. Stir thoroughly to mix.

FLUFFY CRANBERRY SALAD



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A creamy cranberry salad. Even people who normally don't like cranberries will eat this salad. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Nancy

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 12h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh or frozen cranberries
8 ounces miniature marshmallows
2 cups white sugar
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 banana, peeled and sliced
1 cup whipped cream

Steps:

  • If using frozen cranberries let thaw before using. In a food processor or blender grind the cranberries. Add the sugar, crushed pineapple and marshmallows. Let mixture stand overnight.
  • Just before serving stir in the sliced banana and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.4 calories, Carbohydrate 76 g, Cholesterol 4.6 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 27.3 mg, Sugar 64.7 g

BEST EVER CRANBERRY SALAD II



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Make and share this Best Ever Cranberry Salad II recipe from Food.com.

Provided by barefootmommawv

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 12h5m

Yield 1 large bowl, 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries, sorted, rinsed and drained
2 small oranges, peeled
1 1/4 cups sugar (a sugar sub. would work fine)
1 (3 ounce) box jello sugar-free raspberry gelatin
1 (3 ounce) box jello sugar-free cherry gelatin (black cherry works well too)
1 1/2 cups boiling water
12 ice cubes

Steps:

  • In the blender puree cranberries and oranges. Add sugar to cranberry mixture and blend.
  • In a large bowl dissolve jell-o into boiling water. When dissolved add ice to begin the setting process. Remove what few ice cubes that are remaining.
  • Add cranberry mixture to jell-o. Mix well.
  • Cover with saran wrap and set in fridge to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 50.8, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 18.8, Protein 1.1

CRANBERRY SALAD



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This cranberry salad recipe is reminiscent of a Waldorf salad or a taffy apple salad. Sweet and creamy, this cranberry salad is supposedly a favorite among kids but all of the adults love it too!

Provided by Dolores Cruz

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries, finely chopped
½ cup white sugar
2 cups chopped apples
1 cup miniature marshmallows
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup vanilla yogurt
1 cup frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed

Steps:

  • Combine chopped cranberries and sugar in a large, nonreactive bowl. Toss well. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • After 3 hours, stir apples, marshmallows, and pecans into cranberries. Combine yogurt and whipped topping; fold into cranberry salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 17.1 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

JELLIED CRANBERRY SALAD II



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Make and share this Jellied Cranberry Salad II recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Fruit

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cranberries
2 cups sugar
1 package large lemon Jell-O gelatin
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup nuts, broken
1 orange, ground, rind too

Steps:

  • Grind cranberries.
  • Combine with sugar and let stand until sugar dissolves.
  • Dissolve Jello in 3 1/2 cups water and let partly set. Then add celery, nuts and orange to berries.
  • Mix well.
  • Stir mixture into Jello and let Jello completel y set up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2848.7, Fat 71.1, SaturatedFat 9.5, Sodium 1397.2, Carbohydrate 553.1, Fiber 25.8, Sugar 500.9, Protein 33

CREAMY CRANBERRY SALAD



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One of my piano students taught me the perfect lesson in holiday recipes: this fresh cranberry salad. The keys are tangy fruit, fluffy marshmallows and crunchy nuts. -Alexandra Lypecky, Dearborn, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, chopped
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 medium apple, chopped
2/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix first 6 ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., To serve, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream and walnuts into cranberry mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor and texture. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they should be thawed and drained before using. - If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the cranberries and nuts by hand. - Be sure to chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up. - Serve the salad with a dollop of whipped cream or yogurt for a delicious and creamy topping.

Conclusion:

Cranberry salad is a classic holiday dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its tart and sweet flavor, this salad is a refreshing and festive addition to any holiday table. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a showstopping dessert, cranberry salad is a great choice. So next time you are looking for a holiday dish to impress your friends and family, give cranberry salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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