Best 8 Frozen Cranberry Salad And Fruit Salad Dressing Recipes

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Creating a flavor-packed frozen cranberry salad with the perfect fruit salad dressing is an art form that combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of other fruits. This delightful salad is a burst of flavors and textures, making it a refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, a holiday dinner, or just looking for a delightful snack, this article will guide you through the process of preparing a delectable frozen cranberry salad with a fruit salad dressing that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FROZEN CRANBERRY SALAD



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This frozen cranberry salad has been a staple on our Thanksgiving table for over 40 years. This creamy, frozen concoction made with crushed pineapple, cream cheese and walnuts, is that good!

Provided by Abbe Odenwalder

Categories     Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bag fresh cranberries
1 1/2 c sugar
8 oz cream cheese
½ c walnuts or pecans, chopped
8 oz can crushed pineapple-drained
½ of a regular sized container Cool Whip or about 3 cups, though this is personal preference. If you want it creamier you can add more. Or about 3 c sweetened whipped cream.

Steps:

  • Chop cranberries finely in food processor. Empty into a big bowl. Add sugar to cranberries and stir well.
  • Chop nuts in processor. Add to cranberries.
  • Whip cream cheese in processor and add to bowl. Stir in drained, crushed pineapple. Fold in Cool Whip or whipped cream.
  • Freeze in lightly greased pans that have been greased with Pam or canola oil.
  • I use 1- 9 x 5 or 2- 8 x 4 loaf pans, or muffin tins that have been line with paper liners.
  • When ready to serve, let thaw for about 10 minutes before unmolding. Slice into pretty slices OR just serve the individual ones from the muffin pan on a rimmed tray.

FROZEN CRANBERRY SALAD



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Frozen Cranberry Salad is a molded salad recipe that can easily be made ahead of time. This cranberry salad recipe is delicious and will be striking on any Holiday table.

Provided by Julie Menghini

Categories     Salad

Time 6h20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

16 oz jellied cranberry sauce
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup yogurt (Can also use mayonnaise)
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Crush the cranberry sauce with a fork. Add lemon juice. Spoon into a mold 3/4 full.
  • Whip the whipping cream and fold in the yogurt, powdered sugar, and walnuts.
  • Freeze for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove from the freezer and let thaw 4 to 5 minutes. Turn out onto a serving plate and serve. Using a thin knife makes it easier.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 20 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FROZEN CRANBERRY SALAD



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One of my mom's old recipes. Good for the holidays, luncheons, showers, etc. Cook time is freeze time.

Provided by Nicole Brummett

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h20m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) jar cranberry-orange relish (OR equal amount fresh or frozen cranberries OR 1 lg. can jellied cranberry sauce)
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, reserve juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 -2 cup miniature marshmallow
1/2 cup chopped nuts (Mom always uses pecans)
1 (9 ounce) container Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients, including the pineapple juice.
  • Gently fold in cool whip until thoroughly blended.
  • Place in a 9x13x2 in container, or line muffin cups with paper.
  • Freeze overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.6, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 7.5, Sodium 70.5, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 27.9, Protein 2.1

GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Green salad that is especially pretty to serve during the Christmas holidays.

Provided by Nancy W

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons water
½ red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1 pound mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 5 minutes, or until nuts begin to brown.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Process until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, toss the almonds, onion, blue cheese, and greens with the vinegar mixture until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 405.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

FESTIVE CRANBERRY FRUIT SALAD



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This fruit salad is a tradition on my Christmas table. It goes together quickly, which is a plus on such a busy day. -Rousheen Arel Wolf, Delta Junction, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
5 medium apples, diced
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed
3/4 cup fresh strawberries, halved

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, water and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add cranberry mixture; stir gently. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SALAD WITH CRAN-RASPBERRY DRESSING



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I was given this recipe at a bridal shower our rural farming community held for me. It's become my all-time favorite salad. The color and tang the berries add to the lovely mix make it perfect for company or just my husband and me.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed and drained
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
SALAD:
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/3 cup dried cranberries
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Place raspberries in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Strain and discard seeds; set puree aside. , In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, celery seed, cinnamon and cloves. Stir in the cranberry juice, vinegar and reserved raspberry puree. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool. Cover and refrigerate., In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, oranges, cranberries, onions, sunflower kernels, pecans and almonds. Drizzle with dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE/SALAD DRESSING



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This versatile dressing is impressively flavorful and elegant! It can be used over a bed of your favorite tossed greens (it's especially good during the holidays) or as a marinade for Salmon. Don't worry about the raw egg white when using it for a salad--the acids(lemon and red wine vinegar) "coddle" it, making it safe to eat.

Provided by Pilialo

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg white
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2/3 cup frozen cranberry juice concentrate, thawed
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
sugar (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a blender, whisk egg white, mustard, lemon juice and red wine vinegar until frothy.
  • While blender is still running, slowly pour in the cranberry concentrate, allowing it to infuse gradually into the egg white mixture.
  • Mix the two oils together in a small bowl, and let it gradually stream into the blender, continuing to whisk until the dressing has emulsified, and has thickened.
  • Turn off the blender at this point, and pour dressing into a large bowl. Stir in the dill and add the salt, pepper and sugar to your liking. You might like yours sweeter or more tart than mine, so I'll leave the amounts up to you.
  • If using it on broiled Salmon, you can marinate the fish for 20-30 minutes before broiling or brush it on the fish in the final minutes of grilling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631, Fat 63.4, SaturatedFat 6.9, Sodium 67.2, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 14, Protein 0.8

FALL SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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This is a great starter for Thanksgiving dinner that is both delicious and festive.

Provided by Cynthia

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup cranberries
¼ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons white sugar
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 heads romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
2 medium heads Belgian endive - washed, dried and chopped
2 red Anjou pears
½ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine vinegar and cranberries. Cook over medium heat until cranberries soften. Remove from heat; add olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper. Place in blender and mix until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled.
  • Core and julienne one pear, core and dice the other.
  • In a large bowl, combine the Romaine lettuce, endive, diced pears, walnuts and Gorgonzola. Toss and drizzle with enough dressing to coat.
  • Divide among salad plates and garnish with julienned pear. Top with any additional walnuts as well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 171.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh cranberries. If you only have frozen cranberries, thaw them before using.
  • Be sure to rinse the cranberries well before using to remove any dirt or debris.
  • If you don't have any orange juice on hand, you can substitute lemon juice or pineapple juice.
  • For a sweeter salad, add more sugar or honey to taste.
  • If you want a more tart salad, add more lemon juice or vinegar to taste.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Frozen cranberry salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time. The salad is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give frozen cranberry salad a try.

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