Best 7 Cranberry Almond Lettuce Salad Recipes

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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



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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

1 head Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup toasted, sliced almonds
1/4 cup dried red cranberries
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Dash of honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup olive oil
Coarse salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces blue cheese (optional)

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



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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

1 (12 ounce) package bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
8 ounces diced ham
½ cup thinly sliced celery
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup sliced almonds
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup white sugar

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



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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

1/2 pound (2 large) carrots, peeled and shaved with a vegetable peeler
12 ounces mixed greens
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup Sweet and Spicy Almonds or toasted unblanched almonds
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 teaspoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

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



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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

1 head romaine lettuce, torn
1 bunch fresh spinach, torn
1 cup dried cranberries
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup glazed almonds (instructions below)
3/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds

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



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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

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup canola oil
10 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 12 cups)
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

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



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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

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup thawed cranberry juice concentrate
4 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
SALAD:
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 cups torn romaine
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1 package (5 ounces) dried cranberries
1 small red onion, chopped
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted if desired
1/3 cup sunflower kernels

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



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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

1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
12 Bibb lettuce leaves
2 avocados, peeled, seeded, sliced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
Wedge of Asiago or Parmesan cheese

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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