Best 8 Cranberry Salad Dressing And Salad Recipes

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Are you searching for the perfect balance of tangy and sweet to elevate your salad game? Look no further than the delightful combination of cranberry salad dressing and a refreshing salad base. This exquisite pairing is sure to tantalize your taste buds and add a festive touch to any occasion. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where cranberries take center stage, transforming simple ingredients into a vibrant and delectable dish.

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

CITRUS SPINACH SALAD WITH FETA AND CRANBERRY DRESSING



Citrus Spinach Salad with Feta and Cranberry Dressing image

Summer citrus salads are always a must in our Texas heat. This spinach and grapefruit salad is a quick and easy fix that can be whipped up easily with most items you already keep in your pantry/kitchen. I can easily have this as a meal in itself but it works great as a side salad with a cool cucumber/alfalfa/tzatziki 1/2 sandwich. The options are endless and yours to create. Add some sliced strawberries for sweetness and bright, festive color.

Provided by Sahara B

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 orange
2 pink grapefruit
1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons cranberry juice, or as needed
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (such as Sugar in the Raw®)
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts on a baking sheet.
  • Toast in the preheated oven until golden and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Zest orange and reserve. Slice the tops and bottoms of grapefruit and cut along the curves, top-down, to remove skins and piths. Repeat with orange. Cut fruits into segments on a plate or shallow bowl, cutting from connective membranes and catching any extra juices (save juices for dressing). Squeeze segments lightly for extra juice.
  • Combine toasted walnuts, spinach, feta cheese, and grapefruit and orange slices in a large mixing bowl.
  • Pour grapefruit and orange juices into a measuring cup and add enough cranberry juice to reach 1/3 cup. Whisk in olive oil, turbinado sugar, 1 teaspoon reserved orange zest, parsley, and kosher salt until dressing is thickened. Drizzle over salad. Garnish with any remaining orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 478.6 mg, Sugar 21 g

CARROT AND CRANBERRY SALAD WITH FRESH GINGER DRESSING



Carrot and Cranberry Salad with Fresh Ginger Dressing image

Provided by Amelia Saltsman

Categories     Salad     Blender     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Dinner     Cranberry     Carrot     Family Reunion     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Fat Free     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

7 large green onions
1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 level tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
4 cups coarsely grated peeled carrots
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Cut tops off onions. Cut tops lengthwise into thin strips; cut strips into 2-inch pieces. Chop half of onion bottoms. Place remaining bottoms in blender; add vinegar and ginger. Puree, occasionally scraping down sides of blender jar. Strain puree into measuring cup, pressing enough solids through to yield 1/2 cup dressing; season with pepper.
  • Place carrots and cranberries in large bowl. Add onion tops and bottoms. Toss with enough dressing to coat.

ENDIVE AND APPLE SALAD WITH CRANBERRY DRESSING



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Halved cranberries and slivers of endive, apple, and yellow pepper rest like confetti atop a bed of frisee. The endive mixture was tossed with a cranberry-mustard vinaigrette, then arranged on the greens.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon grainy mustard
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons walnut or olive oil
1 cup fresh cranberries, cut in half (4 ounces)
2 Granny Smith apples
Juice of 1 lemon
3 large heads Belgian endive (about 1 pound)
1 yellow or red bell pepper, cored and very thinly sliced lengthwise
1 head frisee (about 6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Place mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in walnut oil, whisking constantly. Add cranberries, and stir to combine. Set dressing aside.
  • Core apples; cut them into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then cut slices into 1/4-inch-thick spears. Place in a medium bowl with lemon juice. Cut endive in half lengthwise, and remove core. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick spears, and place in bowl with apple mixture. Add yellow pepper; combine.
  • Arrange frisee on a serving platter. Add the dressing to the endive mixture, toss to combine, and arrange on top of frisee. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 213 g

CRANBERRY SALAD DRESSING AND SALAD



Cranberry Salad dressing and Salad image

very special

Provided by janet s

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 c canned cranberry sauce, whole-berry or jellied
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper
8 c mixed baby greens
3 medium pear(s), ripe, cored and thinly sliced or apples
6 Tbsp honey-roasted almonds, walnuts or pecans
6 Tbsp parmesan cheese, shaved (use a vegetable peeler to get shavings)

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, vinegar, water, oil and mustard; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Place greens in a large serving bowl. Add dressing, pears, cheese and nuts; toss to mix and coat. Scatter shaved Parmesan on top.

BEET AND TANGERINE SALAD WITH CRANBERRY DRESSING



Beet and Tangerine Salad with Cranberry Dressing image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Appetizer     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Cranberry     Beet     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Tangerine     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 2 1/2-inch-diameter red beets, tops trimmed
3 large tangerines (such as Murcott)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons frozen cranberry juice cocktail concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1/3 cup paper-thin slices red onion
1 large bunch watercress, thick stems trimmed

Steps:

  • Place beets in deep large microwave-safe bowl. Add enough water to reach depth of 1 inch. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high until beets are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, finely grate enough peel from tangerines to measure 2 teaspoons. Cut top and bottom off each tangerine. Cut off all peel and white pith, following contour of fruit. Cut each tangerine horizontally into 1/3-inch-thick rounds, removing any seeds. Whisk oil, cranberry juice concentrate, vinegar, and reserved tangerine peel in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in onion.
  • Hold 1 beet under cold running water and rub off skin. Repeat with remaining 2 beets. Cut beets horizontally into 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick rounds. Sprinkle beets with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange watercress sprigs on large platter to cover. Arrange beet rounds and tangerine rounds atop watercress. Using fork, lift onion slices from dressing and arrange over salad. Drizzle with dressing.

BEET, FENNEL AND FIG SALAD WITH CRANBERRY-SAGE DRESSING



Beet, Fennel and Fig Salad With Cranberry-Sage Dressing image

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed if frozen
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 fresh sage leaf, chopped
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 pound fresh beets
1 fennel bulb, trimmed and halved
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 pound baby arugula
1 pear, cored and thinly sliced (optional)
6 fresh figs, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the cranberries and cook, stirring, until they are softened and begin to pop, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool, then transfer to a blender. Add the vinegar, rosemary, sage, water, maple syrup, salt and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and process until smooth.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Wrap the beets in aluminum foil and put them on a baking sheet. Put the fennel on a separate baking sheet, cut side up, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Put the beets and fennel in the oven and roast until fork-tender, about 30 minutes for the fennel, and 50 to 60 minutes for the beets. When cool enough to handle, peel the beets and cut into thin slices, and cut the fennel into very thin slices.
  • Meanwhile, spread the pecans on a baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Put the arugula in a large bowl, add the beets, fennel, pecans and optional pear, and gently toss together. Drizzle with the dressing and scatter the figs over the salad. Alternatively, divide the arugula evenly among salad plates, placing it to one side of the plate. Drizzle with the dressing and scatter the pecans on top. Arrange the beets, fennel, figs and optional pear alongside the arugula and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 347, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 675 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams

FROZEN CRANBERRY SALAD AND FRUIT SALAD DRESSING



Frozen Cranberry Salad and Fruit Salad Dressing image

I have made this recipe since I got married in 1962. I found it in a 1954 copyright First Edition Westinghouse Cookbook. My cookbook doesn't have covers anymore as I have used it so much! This salad is great for the holidays but I sometimes make it on other occasions when I can get fresh cranberries. I hope you like it as much...

Provided by Susan Cutler

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pkg cream cheese
1/2 c cranberry sauce, jellied
2 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh
1/8 tsp salt
1 c heavy cream, whipped plus lettuce for serving salad on
FRUIT SALAD DRESSING
1/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 large egg
2 Tbsp white vinegar
3/4 c pineapple juice

Steps:

  • 1. Beat cheese until smooth. Add cranberry sauce, lemon juice, and salt. Whip until thoroughly mixed. Fold in whipped cream.
  • 2. Place in metal ice cube tray(s) or comparable small pan. Freeze!
  • 3. Cut in squares and serve on lettuce leaf with a topping of fruit salad dressing.
  • 4. FRUIT SALAD DRESSING: Mix ingredients in order given, stirring well after each addition. Cook over low heat until thick and smooth, stirring constantly. Chill thoroughly before serving.

SALAD WITH PEARS AND CRANBERRY DRESSING



SALAD WITH PEARS AND CRANBERRY DRESSING image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy

Number Of Ingredients 18

Baby Green Salad with Pears, Honey-Roasted Nuts and Shaved Parmesan
POINTS® value | 4
Servings | 6
Preparation Time | 15 min
Cooking Time | 0 min
Level of Difficulty | Easy
Ingredients
1/2 cup canned cranberry sauce, whole-berry or jellied
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
8 cup mixed baby greens
3 medium pear(s), ripe, cored and thinly sliced
2 oz honey-roasted almonds, walnuts or pecans (about 6 Tbsp)
6 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, shaved (use a vegetable peeler to get shavings)

Steps:

  • Instructions In a medium bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, vinegar, water, oil and mustard; season to taste with salt and pepper. Place greens in a large serving bowl. Add dressing, pears, cheese and nuts; toss to mix and coat. Scatter shaved Parmesan on top. Yields about 1 1/3 cups per serving. Notes Thinly sliced apples make a great substitute for the pears in this salad.

Tips for Making Cranberry Salad Dressing and Salad

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but thaw them before using.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the cranberries and nuts by hand. However, a food processor will make the job much easier and faster.
  • Be sure to chill the salad dressing before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and will make the dressing more refreshing.
  • Serve the salad immediately after assembling. The cranberries will start to lose their color and texture if they sit for too long.
  • This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries from Thanksgiving or Christmas. It's also a delicious and healthy side dish for any occasion.

Conclusion

Cranberry salad dressing and salad is a classic holiday dish that is always a hit. It's made with fresh cranberries, oranges, pineapple, celery, walnuts, and mayonnaise. The dressing is tangy and sweet, and the salad is refreshing and crunchy. This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries from Thanksgiving or Christmas, and it's also a delicious and healthy side dish for any occasion.

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