Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Holiday Cranberry Walnut Salad. This vibrant salad is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring crisp Granny Smith apples, crunchy walnuts, dried cranberries, and tangy goat cheese, all tossed in a luscious homemade honey Dijon dressing. For a vegetarian delight, try our equally satisfying recipe that substitutes crumbled feta cheese for the goat cheese. And for those with gluten sensitivity, we offer a dedicated gluten-free version that retains all the flavors without compromising taste. Each recipe is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy notes, making it an ideal side dish for your holiday feasts or a refreshing lunch option any time of year.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HOLIDAY CRANBERRY-WALNUT SALAD
A warm salad is a nice change of pace at holiday dinners. Port wine infuses cranberries with flavor, while balsamic vinegar adds a bit of tang to the dressing.-Becky Walch, Manteca, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine cranberries and wine. Bring to a boil; cook for 4-5 minutes or until plumped. Set aside to cool. Drain cranberries, reserving liquid; set aside., Return reserved liquid to saucepan; add the onion, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender. Remove from the heat. Cool slightly; whisk in oil., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, bacon, walnuts, cheese and cranberries. Drizzle with onion mixture; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
HOLIDAY CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD
This light, delicious holiday salad is very popular in my family and has been requested every year since I first brought it to Christmas Eve dinner. The refreshing, not-too-sweet flavor is a perfect pairing with just about any meat. -Jennifer Mastnick, Hartville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. In another bowl, combine cranberry sauce and remaining water; add gelatin mixture and lemon juice. Pour into a 13x9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour., In a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup whipped cream; fold in remaining whipped cream. Spread over gelatin mixture; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
HOLIDAY CRANBERRY SALAD
This tangy fruit salad is perfect with turkey or ham, and has always been on our holiday table. With real whipped cream, walnuts, and pineapple, it's a treat you'll always want to make for the holidays.
Provided by Chandell
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together the cranberries, pineapple (with juice) and sugar. Let stand for about an hour, to let sugar dissolve, and then pour the mixture into a strainer over a bowl. Let drain, covered, in the refrigerator for at least two hours, or overnight. (Note: The drippings make a wonderful cranberry punch, when mixed with lemon-lime soda!)
- Before serving, whip the cream until soft peaks form. (You can sweeten the whipped cream with a little sugar, if desired.) In a large bowl, mix together the cranberry mixture, walnuts and marshmallows. Fold in the whipped cream and store in refrigerator until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.7 calories, Carbohydrate 79.2 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 28.8 mg, Sugar 69.3 g
EASY CRANBERRY-WALNUT SALAD
The walnuts add a delightful twist (and flavor!) to this simple, 4 ingredient traditional holiday favorite. This is from my Great Aunt Linda; she made this for Thanksgiving and we could not get enough of it!!
Provided by Gods_sugarcookie
Categories Jellies
Time 2h5m
Yield 5 large helpings, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Make the jello according to quick set method on package.
- Pour into a 13 by 9 inch pan.
- Add all other ingredients and mix well; cover and refrigerate until jello has set, or overnight.
- When ready to serve, stir again so that the solid mass breaks up. Yummy!
HOLIDAY CRANBERRY WALNUT SALAD
Steps:
- Prepare Jell-O as instructed and let gel but not completely set up.
- Mix in other ingredients and refrigerate overnight.
- Top with a dollop of Cool Whip and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
CRANBERRY, FETA AND WALNUT SALAD
Make and share this Cranberry, Feta and Walnut Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Graybert
Categories Greens
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss greens, cranberries, cheese and walnuts in large bowl.
- Mix vinegar, honey, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until well blended.
- Gradually add oil, whisking constantly until well blended.
- Pour over salad; toss to coat.
- Serve immediately.
CRANBERRY WALNUT SLAW
This delicious, colorful slaw is tart, sweet, and perfect for the holidays!
Provided by TWIGGS1952
Categories Salad Coleslaw Recipes No Mayo
Time 15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together the coleslaw mix, onion, celery, cranberries, and walnuts. Mix the vinegar, sugar, oil, salt, mustard, and pepper in a jar with a lid. Pour over the slaw mixture, and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 226.7 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a tart and juicy 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.
- Chop the walnuts coarsely: Coarsely chopped walnuts will add a nice crunch to the salad. If you chop them too finely, they will disappear into the salad.
- Use a light dressing: A light dressing will allow the flavors of the cranberries, walnuts, and oranges to shine through. A vinaigrette or a simple olive oil and lemon juice dressing would be a good choice.
- Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The cranberries will start to soften and lose their tartness if the salad sits for too long.
Conclusion:
This holiday cranberry walnut salad is a delicious and festive side dish that is perfect for any holiday gathering. It is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. The salad is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice for your holiday table.
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