Best 7 Cider Cranberry Salad Recipes

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Calling all culinary enthusiasts, foodies, and adventurous eaters! Embark on a delightful journey as we explore the world of cider cranberry salad, a delectable dish that marries the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the crisp, refreshing taste of apple cider. This vibrant salad is a symphony of flavors and textures, making it the perfect accompaniment to any meal. In this comprehensive guide, we'll unveil the secrets to creating the most tantalizing cider cranberry salad, providing you with a step-by-step process, ingredient recommendations, and expert tips. So, put on your aprons, gather your ingredients, and let's dive into the world of cider cranberry salad!

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

CIDER CRANBERRY SALAD



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"The area we live in grows lots of cranberries, and we really like them," comments Barbara Taylor of Ocean Park, Washington. Her tasty gelatin salad has lovely orange and apple flavors that accent the tart cranberry sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
3/4 cup boiling apple cider
3/4 cup cold apple cider
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling cider. Stir in cold cider and cranberry sauce. Pour into individual dishes. Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

TOSSED CRANBERRY SALAD



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Dinner guests rave about this salad's poppy seed dressing. &mash;Marilyn Bue, Princeton, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
1 cup dried cranberries
DRESSING:
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a blender, combine the sugar, oil, onion, vinegar, cranberry sauce, salt and mustard; cover and process until blended. Add poppy seeds; cover and pulse for 5-10 seconds. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

WINTER CRANBERRY APPLE SALAD



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Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups Romaine lettuce salad
1/2 cup chopped sweetened pecans
1/2 cup Craisins
1 gala apple (chopped)
1 green apple (chopped)
1/4 cup red onion (diced)
1/3 cup Feta cheese crumbles
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
4 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the Romaine salad, pecans, Craisins, apples, red onion, and feta cheese.
  • I like to leave mine on top for presentation, but you can mix it all together.
  • In a smaller bowl, mix the poppy seed, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and slowly add in the olive oil, stirring constantly.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad.
  • Serve immediately.

CHICKEN, CRANBERRY, AND PEAR SPINACH SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken, Cranberry, And Pear Spinach Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt, ground black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast, salt, ground black pepper, paprika, olive oil, pear, baby spinach, dried cranberry, toasted unsalted walnut

Provided by Greg Perez

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into 1/2-inch (1 cm) pieces
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pear, sliced
2 cups baby spinach
1 tablespoon dried cranberry
2 tablespoons toasted unsalted walnut, chopped

Steps:

  • Add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • On a cutting board, season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, add the sliced pear, spinach, cranberries, walnuts, and cooked chicken, and dress with the vinaigrette.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 993 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 70 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 56 grams, Sugar 23 grams

CRANBERRY-APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE



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Enjoy the tastes of autumn anytime with Cranberry-Apple Cider Vinaigrette. This apple cider vinaigrette is great on all sorts of salads and sides.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5m

Yield 5 servings, about 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 Tbsp. cranberry juice
2 Tbsp. HEINZ Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tbsp. honey
2 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1/3 cup oil

Steps:

  • Whisk all ingredients except oil in medium bowl until blended.
  • Add oil gradually, whisking constantly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 0 g

CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD I



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I made this for Thanksgiving and it was the most popular dish we had!

Provided by LDSPEAKE

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 8h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (0.3 ounce) packages sugar-free cherry flavored Jell-O® mix
2 cups boiling water
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Combine the gelatin and boiling water; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Mix in cranberry sauce and pineapple.
  • Transfer to glass serving dishes. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Chill until set and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 62.2 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

CRANBERRY CRUNCH SALAD



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Provided by Jennifer Iserloh

Categories     Christmas     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Dried Fruit     Apple     Pecan     Healthy     Honey     Cabbage     Party     Self

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 teaspoons finely chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 cup finely shredded red cabbage
1/2 green apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
8 large leaves endive

Steps:

  • Heat a small cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Toast pecans and celery seed, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, honey, juice and vinegar in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add pecans, celery seed, cabbage, apple and cranberries; toss well to coat. Place 2 tablespoons salad on each endive leaf.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp apples for the best flavor and texture.
  • Add a variety of nuts and seeds for a crunchy and flavorful topping.
  • If you don't have any fresh ginger on hand, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger.
  • Be sure to chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs such as mint or cilantro for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This Cider-Cranberry Salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The combination of sweet and tart flavors, along with the crunchy texture of the apples and nuts, makes this salad a real crowd-pleaser.

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