Best 3 Healthier Cranberry Salad Recipes

MAMA Z'S HEALTHY CRANBERRY SALAD RECIPE

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Originally from our good family friend, "Uncle Gene", this family favorite has been modified to remove the processed sugars and also make it allergy friendly making it a great recipe choice for your healthy holidays!

Provided by Mama Z

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pound fresh cranberries
1 apple, cored but with skin
¾ rind of one orange
2 naval oranges, peeled and cut into small pieces
¾ cup of maple syrup

Steps:

Put all ingredients in a food processor, adding the maple syrup ¼ cup at a time, and tasting for desired sweetness.
Pulse until blended.
Chill and serve cooled.

HEALTHIER CRANBERRY SALAD

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This is an easy salad with a lot of Fall flavors.

Provided by Barrett

Categories Cranberry Salad

Time 45m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
2 large oranges, peeled and seeded
2 apples, cored and chopped
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

In a food processor, combine the cranberries and oranges. Coarsely chop until mixed; place in salad bowl.
Add apples to the food processor and coarsely chop. Combine apples with cranberry and orange mixture.
Add chopped nuts to fruit mixture, stir and sweeten to taste. Refrigerate and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1.4 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

CHUNKY CRANBERRY SALAD

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I found this recipe while taking a cooking class. Full of mixed fruit, celery and nuts, it's a lively alternative to jellied cranberry sauce. When cranberries are in season, I buy extra and freeze them so I can make this salad year-round.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
3-1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
2 cups sugar
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup green grapes, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2 teaspoons grated orange zest

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries and pineapple juice. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the berry mixture, sugar and softened gelatin. Chill until partially set. , Fold in the pineapple, pecans, grapes, celery and orange zest. Pour into individual serving dishes. Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.