CRANBERRY DATE SALAD WITH CITRUS-HONEY VINAIGRETTE

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Make and share this Cranberry Date Salad With Citrus-Honey Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed limes or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons liquid honey
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper
1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 firm tart apples, sliced (Honey Crisp is good)
3 quarts romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
1 1/2 cups pitted dates, cut into slivers
2/3 cup california walnut, toasted, chopped
black pepper

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting cover, combine all vinaigrette ingredients; cover adn shake well.
  • PREPARE SALAD: In a small bowl, toss cranberries with sugar; let it for 15 minutes. In another bowl, toss apple slices in 1/4 cup vinaigrette.
  • In a large bowl, combine romaine, apple slices, cranberries, dates and walnuts. Refrigerate. When ready to serve, give the remaining vinaigrette another shake and drizzle over salad. Season with pepper, toss well, and transfer to a salad bowl.

anton olsson
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I'm not sure if I'll like the combination of cranberries and dates, but I'm willing to try it.


Bandhan Saha
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


breez styx
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I love the combination of cranberries and oranges. This salad is sure to be a hit at my next party.


Logan lash
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This salad sounds like the perfect way to use up leftover cranberries. I'll definitely be trying it this holiday season.


Rukhsana Afzaal
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes. This one definitely fits the bill.


Michael Ratzel
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This salad looks so festive and delicious. I can't wait to try it!


Tilahun Anley Yehualashet
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect side dish for a holiday meal.


Paul Chinedu
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I'm not usually a fan of fruit in salads, but this one was delicious. The cranberries and dates were perfectly balanced by the citrus honey vinaigrette.


Shahe Moustafa
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before a party and it was even better the next day.


Nilo Qazi
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I love the combination of cranberries and dates in this salad. The dressing is also very flavorful.


Gibby Newtron
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This is my new favorite holiday salad. It's so festive and easy to make. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover cranberries and dates.


Rana Ali rajput
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is especially delicious and I've even used it on other salads.


Zeshan Hassan
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This salad was such a hit at my holiday party! The cranberries and dates provided a delightful sweet and tart contrast, while the citrus honey vinaigrette added a refreshing tang. It was a perfect balance of flavors and textures.