Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our vibrant Red and Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette. This delightful dish combines the crispness of romaine lettuce, the sweetness of apples, the crunch of walnuts, and the tanginess of cranberries, all tossed in a refreshing homemade vinaigrette. But that's not all! We've also included three additional salad recipes to tantalize your taste buds: a zesty Lemon Herb Salad, a hearty Roasted Vegetable Salad, and a light and refreshing Cucumber Salad. With a variety of textures and flavors, these salads are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual lunch, a dinner party, or a healthy side dish.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
This colorful salad is a bright and tasty introduction to a special meal. Dried cranberries and tart apples along with glazed walnuts and rich blue cheese add interest to the mix.-Gretchen Farr, Port Orford, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 10 minutes., Cool slightly. Place the cranberry mixture, vinegar and mustard in a blender; cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, in a large bowl, combine the salad greens, apple, cranberries and walnuts. Drizzle with 1 cup vinaigrette and toss to coat. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Green salad that is especially pretty to serve during the Christmas holidays.
Provided by Nancy W
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 5 minutes, or until nuts begin to brown.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Process until smooth.
- In a large bowl, toss the almonds, onion, blue cheese, and greens with the vinegar mixture until evenly coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 405.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the cranberries in a small saucepan; add the honey and 1/3 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop and the liquid thickens, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
- Toast the walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly, then roughly chop. Stir the olive oil and vinegar into the cooled cranberries. (Add more honey, 1 teaspoon at a time, if the vinaigrette is too tart.) Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the lettuce and watercress in a serving bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spoon the vinaigrette over the lettuce and top with the walnuts and herbs. Toss before serving.
APPLE WALNUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
This is a great salad to serve for any autumn meal.
Provided by Barrett
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted.
- In a food processor, combine the cranberries, vinegar, onion, sugar, and mustard. Puree until smooth; gradually add oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, apples, and enough of the cranberry mixture to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 54.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
RED-AND-GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Dried cranberries add not just flavor, but lots of color, to this bed of salad greens.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Tear frisee and red-leaf lettuce into bite-size pieces; combine with spinach in a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a blender, combine cranberries, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, and oil; puree until mixture is smooth.
- Sprinkle dried cranberries over salad greens in bowl; toss to combine. Divide salad among serving plates. Using a vegetable peeler to shave thin slices, divide cheese among individual salads. Serve with cranberry vinaigrette on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 g, Cholesterol 5 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 192 g
SIMPLE GREEN SALAD WITH HERB VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- To make the salad: rinse the lettuce in chilled water. Remove from water, wrap in damp paper towels and refrigerate.
- Marinate the cucumber, celery, squash, carrots, tomatoes, and onions, separately, with the herb vinaigrette. Cover each, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Slice the tortillas into 4-inch long, thin, triangular strips.
- In a large pan, add 1/2-inch of oil and heat. When the oil is hot, fry the tortillas until they are crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate, season, and let cool.
- Place the lettuce in a large bowl. Add the marinated vegetables and toss with some more of the Herbed Vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the crispy tortilla strips.
- To make the dressing: in a small food processor, combine all ingredients and blend for 45 seconds to 1 minute until emulsified.
RED AND GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Yield serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Tear the frisée and red-leaf lettuce into bite-size pieces; combine with the spinach in a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a blender, combine the cranberries, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, and oil; puree until the mixture is smooth.
- Sprinkle the dried cranberries over the salad greens in a bowl; toss to combine. Divide the salad among serving plates. Using a vegetable peeler to shave thin slices, divide the cheese among individual salads. Serve with cranberry vinaigrette on the side.
- (Per serving)
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Carbohydrate: 15g
- Sodium: 192mg
- Protein: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
MIXED GREENS WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
It takes just 20 minutes to make a tart vinaigrette that's then tossed with dressed-up spring greens.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In small bowl, beat all vinaigrette ingredients except cranberries with wire whisk until smooth. Stir in cranberries.
- In serving bowl, toss all salad ingredients with vinaigrette just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
CRANBERRY MANDARIN SALAD WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE
I prefer to use spinach or other dark leafy greens because they are tastier than iceberg, and also because of the amount of calcium they contain. I'm always looking for ways to boost my calcium intake since I can't eat dairy. -Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
A great Fall and Winter salad. You could also use frozen cranberries when fresh cranberries are not available. Found online, adjustments made to suite our tastes.
Provided by AZPARZYCH
Categories Greens
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 5 minutes, or until nuts begin to brown.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Process until smooth
- In a large bowl, toss the almonds, shallot, gorgonzola cheese, and greens with the vinegar mixture until evenly coated.
Tips:
- Use a variety of greens for a more flavorful and visually appealing salad. Arugula, spinach, kale, and romaine lettuce are all good choices.
- To save time, use pre-washed and chopped greens.
- Add some crunch to your salad with nuts, seeds, or croutons.
- For a more flavorful vinaigrette, use a good quality olive oil and vinegar.
- Add some sweetness to your salad with dried fruits, such as cranberries or raisins.
- For a more savory salad, add some cheese, such as feta or goat cheese.
- Serve your salad immediately after dressing it to prevent the greens from wilting.
Conclusion:
The Red and Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal tastes. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a salad that is both beautiful and delicious.
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