Cranberry almond lettuce salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a side salad or a light meal. The crunchiness of the lettuce, the sweetness of the cranberries, the nuttiness of the almonds, and the tanginess of the dressing all come together to create a delicious and satisfying salad. This article will provide you with a recipe for a delicious cranberry almond lettuce salad, as well as tips on how to make the most of this dish.
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CRANBERRY-ALMOND GREEN SALAD WITH HONEY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Crumble blue cheese over the top of this simple salad for a nice complement to the nuts and fruit.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, almonds, and cranberries.
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine mustard, honey, lemon juice, and olive oil. Cover tightly and shake well to combine and emulsify. Add salt and pepper to taste, and shake again before serving.
- Pour dressing on salad and toss salad to coat. Crumble blue cheese on top, if using.
CRANBERRY AND ALMOND PASTA SALAD
Sweet and tangy pasta salad filled with dried cranberries and almonds. Turkey can be used in place of the ham. Great served right away or chilled briefly.
Provided by My Hot Southern Mess
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Farfalle Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil until cooked through yet tender, about 12 minutes; drain.
- Rinse the pasta in cold water until completely chilled; drain. Transfer cool pasta to a large mixing bowl.
- Toss the ham, celery, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds with the bow-tie pasta to mix evenly.
- Stir the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl.
- Pour the mayonnaise dressing over the pasta mixture; toss to coat evenly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 17.4 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 349.6 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES AND ALMONDS
The cranberries and spicy almonds give this salad a sweet, spicy kick.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss carrots, greens, and half the cranberries and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, and oil.
- Drizzle salad with vinaigrette; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Garnish with remaining cranberries and almonds.
CRANBERRY ALMOND LETTUCE SALAD
Make and share this Cranberry Almond Lettuce Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chris from Kansas
Categories Greens
Time 20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine dresssing ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake well.
- Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- In a sauce pan or skillet combine sugar and almonds.
- Stir constantly until nuts are glazed.
- Be very careful not to burn.
- Pour nuts on waxed paper separating them to cool.
- Mix dressing with lettuce and top with almonds to serve.
CRANBERRY ALMOND SPINACH SALAD
If you want something new to try for your Thanksgiving menu, toss this salad together. Fresh spinach leaves are tossed with toasted almonds and dried cranberries and drizzled with poppy seed dressing. It's likely to become a holiday tradition at your house, too. -Michelle Krzmarzick Torrance, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk together first 6 ingredients; gradually whisk in oil. In a large bowl, toss spinach, cranberries and green onions with dressing; sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRANBERRY-AVOCADO TOSSED SALAD
The red and green colors in this salad make it a natural for a yuletide dinner. Plus the dressing and ingredients give it a sweet-tangy flavor. -Marsha Postar, Lubbock, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings (about 1 cup vinaigrette).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. Gradually whisk in oil., Gently toss avocado with lemon juice. In a large bowl, combine romaine, spinach, cranberries, onion and avocado; drizzle with 1/2 cup vinaigrette. Sprinkle with almonds and sunflower kernels; serve immediately. Drizzle with additional vinaigrette or, if desired, save for another use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BIBB LETTUCE, AVOCADO, AND DRIED CRANBERRY SALAD
Categories Salad Appetizer No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Parmesan Cranberry Avocado Fall Lettuce Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk oil, vinegar, orange juice, and mustard in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Place 3 lettuce leaves on each of 4 plates. Arrange sliced avocados and cranberries atop lettuce. Using vegetable peeler, shave cheese and sprinkle atop each salad. Drizzle salads with dressing.
Tips:
- Use fresh, crisp lettuce for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have any dried cranberries, you can use fresh cranberries instead. Just be sure to chop them finely.
- You can also add other nuts to this salad, such as walnuts or pecans.
- If you don't have any crumbled goat cheese, you can use feta cheese or blue cheese instead.
- For a sweeter dressing, add a little bit of honey or maple syrup.
Conclusion:
This Cranberry Almond Lettuce Salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this one a try.
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