Best 14 Cranberry Crunch Salad Recipes

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If you're looking for an extra special and delicious salad to serve at your next meal, then cranberry crunch salad is the perfect dish for you. This delightful salad combines the vibrant tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of apples, the crunchiness of walnuts and sunflower seeds, and the creamy richness of a simple honey-lemon dressing. You can easily customize this recipe to fit your dietary needs and preferences, making it a versatile and crowd-pleasing dish. Whether you're serving it as a side dish or a light main course, this salad is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

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.

CREAMY CRANBERRY SALAD



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One of my piano students taught me the perfect lesson in holiday recipes: this fresh cranberry salad. The keys are tangy fruit, fluffy marshmallows and crunchy nuts. -Alexandra Lypecky, Dearborn, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, chopped
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 medium apple, chopped
2/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix first 6 ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., To serve, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream and walnuts into cranberry mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

"CRANCRACK" CRANBERRY SALAD



This was my mothers recipe, and named by my son because it is so addictive. By replacing the Jell-O® with sugar-free Jello-O®, using no-sugar-added pineapple, and your choice of sugar substitute, this turns into a reduced-carb recipe. If you don't have a grinder, use a blender and water to grind the cranberries, then drain.

Provided by Luv2Cook

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 large orange, peeled
2 cups boiling water
1 cup white sugar
1 (6 ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice

Steps:

  • Process cranberries and orange in a food processor until finely ground.
  • Stir boiling water, sugar, and gelatin together in a bowl until gelatin and sugar dissolve. Add cranberry mixture and pineapple with juice; stir. Pour into a 8-inch square serving dish, cover the dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until set, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.1 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.3 g, Sodium 87.7 mg, Sugar 49.3 g

CRANBERRY CRUNCH



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A great side dish to any holiday meal. It can also be served as breakfast or dessert! Use a sweet variety of apples, not bitter or sour.

Provided by L April Williams

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups peeled and chopped apples
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
2 cups chopped pecans, divided
1 ½ cups white sugar, divided
¾ cup butter, melted, divided
1 cup quick-cooking oats

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix apples, cranberries, 1 cup pecans, 1 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup butter together in a bowl; divide between two 8x8-inch baking dishes.
  • Stir 1 cup pecans, oats, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup butter together in a bowl; sprinkle over each cranberry mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and topping is lightly browned, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 83 mg, Sugar 30.2 g

CRUNCHY CRANBERRY SALAD



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Make and share this Crunchy Cranberry Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Linda N

Categories     Fruit

Time 30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

16 ounces cranberries
1 large orange
2 (3 ounce) boxes Jello gelatin, Red
1 cup pecans, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Chop cranberries and orange after washing first. The orange can be chopped with the peel on and seads in -- really! Cover the chopped fruit with sugar and let set overnight.
  • Drain and save the juice from the cranberry/orange mixture. Add enough water to the juice to make two cups of liquid (1 hot to dissolve the gelatin and 1 cold). Mix the two pkgs of Jello with the the two cups of liquid. Let partially set.
  • Dump in everything -- cranberries, orange, celery, and nuts. Stir well. Chill (that's the salad -- not you).
  • Serve with the meal. Then hide the rest for you. =).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.1, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 60.2, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 21.2, Protein 1.8

CRANBERRY FLUFF SALAD



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Family-favorite holiday dessert salad. Light, crisp, sweet, and tart.

Provided by Rachel

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
½ cup white sugar
1 medium tart apple
3 cups mini marshmallows
½ cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup pecans, chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Chop cranberries in a food processor. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and combine with sugar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Dice apple. Add to cranberry mixture with marshmallows, grapes, pecans, and salt; stir until combined.
  • Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Gently fold in whipped topping before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 104.3 mg, Sugar 35.1 g

CREAMY CRANBERRY SALAD



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Not your average cranberry salad. Many fruit flavors are included, which give a zing to it.

Provided by KARATWORK

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 12h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 cup white sugar
1 (6 ounce) package red Jell-O® mix
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
¾ cup orange juice
1 apple with peel, grated
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup whipping cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Steps:

  • Process cranberries in blender or food processor; pour sugar over cranberries and stir to dissolve.
  • Bring 3/4 cup of water to a boil; stir in gelatin and let cool. Stir cooled gelatin into cranberries, and add pineapple, orange juice, apple and pecans. Mix well, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Whip cream and beat in cream cheese.
  • In a glass serving dish, layer half of the cranberry mixture, then the whipped cream mixture, then the remaining cranberry mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 149.1 mg, Sugar 35.1 g

CRUNCHY CRANBERRY SALAD



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This was something my momma always made for Thanksgiving. I found her recipe! I hope anyone tring this will enjoy it. This recipe can be sugar free.

Provided by Redallnite

Categories     Berries

Time 35m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cranberries
3/4 cup water
1 cup sugar
16 ounces large cherry Jell-O
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup of chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Boil cranberries and water until soft.
  • Add sugar, cook 5 minute longer.
  • Pour mixture over gelaten.
  • Mix well.
  • Add celery, nuts and salt.
  • Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.4, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 175.4, Carbohydrate 63.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 26.4, Protein 20.9

CRANBERRY SALAD



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"CRANBERRIES seem to be traditional with everyone's Thanksgiving meal in one form or another. This salad is our favorite way to serve them, either as an attractive mold or for individual salads. The nuts and other fruit give it a refreshing crunch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 package (6 ounces) lemon gelatin
4 cups fresh cranberries, finely chopped
2 large unpeeled apples, finely chopped
1 unpeeled orange, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Lettuce leaves, optional
Mayonnaise, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; immediately stir in gelatin until dissolved. Chill until mixture is the consistency of unbeaten egg whites. , Fold in the cranberries, apples, orange and pecans. Spoon into greased individual salad molds, a 6-1/2-cup ring mold or an 11x7-in. dish. Chill until firm. If desired, serve on lettuce leaves and top with a dollop of mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY AND MARSHMALLOW SALAD



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This is not only yummy, but it is very pretty to the eye. The red of the cranberries and the white tiny marshmallows are a wonderful contrast. The other ingredients give it some crunch. Pretty for the holidays.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Apple

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups cranberries, medium to coarsely ground
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups diced apples, peeled
1/2 chopped walnuts
1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Mix the cranberries, marshmallows and sugar together.
  • Cover and set overnight (or several hours at least).
  • Whip the heavy cream and add this to the cranberry mixture along with the apples and walnuts.

CRANBERRY CRUNCH



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Make and share this Cranberry Crunch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup flour
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 (1 lb) can jellied cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix oats, flour and brown sugar in large bowl.
  • Cut in 1/2 cup butter using fork until crumbly.
  • Pat 1/2 mixture in bottom of 9x9 square pan that has been greased.
  • I use cooking spray.
  • Cover with cranberry sauce that has been broken into small pieces.
  • Cover cranberry sauce with remaining oats mixture.
  • Bake@ 350 degrees for 45.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.9, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 145.9, Carbohydrate 82.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 64.2, Protein 3.5

CRANBERRY CITRUS SALAD



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This is a bright, fresh-tasting, crunchy salad with a hint of cinnamon which was inspired by a salad Jewel used to supply with their Turkey dinner packages up to a few years ago.

Provided by benjamming1

Categories     Fruit

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups fresh cranberries
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/3 cup sugar
3 ounces raspberry gelatin
1 orange, zest of
1/2 lemon, zest of
1/2 orange
1/4 lemon
2 medium sized tart apples, chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
11 ounces mandarin oranges, drained and diced
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Chop cranberries in food processor or blender. Pour boiling water into a large bowl, add Jello, sugar and cinnamon. Add cranberries and let sit for about 10 minutes. Finely blend orange and lemon. Add this and the rest of the ingredients to the bowl and stir well. Refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.8, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 23.5, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 18.1, Protein 11.8

CRANBERRY RICE SALAD



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Our home economists devised this make-ahead recipe with the hectic holidays in mind. Cranberries and green onions add a bit of color.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, combine the rice, cranberries and green onions. , In a small bowl, combine the sugar, minced onion, poppy seeds and paprika; whisk in the vinegars and oil. Drizzle over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in the almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRANBERRY SPINACH SALAD



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This recipe started out as a summer salad with raspberries. I came up with this holiday version when I was putting together the menu for my first Thanksgiving dinner. I sometimes serve it on individual salad plates instead of in a big bowl. -Garnet Amari, Fairfield, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 to 3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sour cream
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, pecans and cranberries. In a bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Using fresh cranberries is best for a tart and tangy flavor, but frozen cranberries can be used as a substitute.
  • To easily chop the nuts, place them in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
  • For a sweeter salad, add more sugar or honey to taste. If you prefer a more tart salad, reduce the amount of sugar or honey.
  • If you don't have any celery on hand, you can substitute it with diced apples or pears.
  • If you want a creamier salad, add a dollop of whipped cream or sour cream to each serving.
  • For a fun variation, try adding a handful of pomegranate seeds to the salad.

Conclusion:

Cranberry Crunch Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet, tart, and crunchy flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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