Best 7 Holiday Cranberry Walnut Salad Recipes
As the holidays approach, many individuals seek to create delicious and festive dishes to share with family and friends. One such dish that combines seasonal flavors and a delightful crunch is the holiday cranberry walnut salad. This vibrant salad offers a delightful contrast of sweet and tart cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and an array of fresh greens. Whether served as a refreshing side dish or a light main course, the holiday cranberry walnut salad is sure to please the taste buds of all who try it.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CRANBERRY, FETA AND WALNUT SALAD
Make and share this Cranberry, Feta and Walnut Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Graybert
Categories Greens
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss greens, cranberries, cheese and walnuts in large bowl.
- Mix vinegar, honey, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until well blended.
- Gradually add oil, whisking constantly until well blended.
- Pour over salad; toss to coat.
- Serve immediately.
CRANBERRY WALNUT SLAW
This delicious, colorful slaw is tart, sweet, and perfect for the holidays!
Provided by TWIGGS1952
Categories Salad Coleslaw Recipes No Mayo
Time 15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together the coleslaw mix, onion, celery, cranberries, and walnuts. Mix the vinegar, sugar, oil, salt, mustard, and pepper in a jar with a lid. Pour over the slaw mixture, and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 226.7 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
HOLIDAY CRANBERRY SALAD
This tangy fruit salad is perfect with turkey or ham, and has always been on our holiday table. With real whipped cream, walnuts, and pineapple, it's a treat you'll always want to make for the holidays.
Provided by Chandell
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together the cranberries, pineapple (with juice) and sugar. Let stand for about an hour, to let sugar dissolve, and then pour the mixture into a strainer over a bowl. Let drain, covered, in the refrigerator for at least two hours, or overnight. (Note: The drippings make a wonderful cranberry punch, when mixed with lemon-lime soda!)
- Before serving, whip the cream until soft peaks form. (You can sweeten the whipped cream with a little sugar, if desired.) In a large bowl, mix together the cranberry mixture, walnuts and marshmallows. Fold in the whipped cream and store in refrigerator until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.7 calories, Carbohydrate 79.2 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 28.8 mg, Sugar 69.3 g
HOLIDAY CRANBERRY-WALNUT SALAD
A warm salad is a nice change of pace at holiday dinners. Port wine infuses cranberries with flavor, while balsamic vinegar adds a bit of tang to the dressing.-Becky Walch, Manteca, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine cranberries and wine. Bring to a boil; cook for 4-5 minutes or until plumped. Set aside to cool. Drain cranberries, reserving liquid; set aside., Return reserved liquid to saucepan; add the onion, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender. Remove from the heat. Cool slightly; whisk in oil., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, bacon, walnuts, cheese and cranberries. Drizzle with onion mixture; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
HOLIDAY CRANBERRY SALAD
My mom made this every Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I have continued the tradition. We now are on our fourth generation of sharing and enjoying this salad, as my grandson makes a special request for it every year. I also serve this as a side dish when I make a chicken pot pie. -Peggy Tagge, Stokesdale, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 12 servings (1/2 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, add boiling water to gelatins; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Stir in cranberry sauce. Refrigerate 30-40 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in pineapple, celery and pecans. Transfer to a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate 4 hours or until set.
Nutrition Facts :
ORANGE, SPICED WALNUT AND DRIED CRANBERRY SALAD
Categories Salad Vegetarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Dried Fruit Walnut Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Add nuts; toss to coat well. Strain nuts, reserving liquid. Transfer nuts to baking sheet. Sprinkle nuts with sugar. Bake until golden brown, about 17 minutes. Cool completely.
- Whisk 3/4 cup water, cranberry juice and reserved liquid from nuts in medium saucepan to blend. Stir in dried cranberries. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until cranberries soften and liquid is reduced to thin syrup, about 20 minutes. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store nuts airtight at room temperature. Cover and chill cranberry mixture.)
- Arrange orange slices on platter. Spoon cranberry mixture over. Sprinkle nuts over. Garnish with mint, if desired.
EASY CRANBERRY-WALNUT SALAD
The walnuts add a delightful twist (and flavor!) to this simple, 4 ingredient traditional holiday favorite. This is from my Great Aunt Linda; she made this for Thanksgiving and we could not get enough of it!!
Provided by Gods_sugarcookie
Categories Jellies
Time 2h5m
Yield 5 large helpings, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Make the jello according to quick set method on package.
- Pour into a 13 by 9 inch pan.
- Add all other ingredients and mix well; cover and refrigerate until jello has set, or overnight.
- When ready to serve, stir again so that the solid mass breaks up. Yummy!
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-chopped walnuts and dried cranberries.
- For a sweeter salad, add more honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
- For a tangier salad, add more lemon juice or vinegar to the dressing.
- If you don't have pomegranate seeds, you can use dried cherries or raisins instead.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This Cranberry Walnut Salad is a delicious and festive salad that is perfect for any holiday gathering. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet and tangy dressing, crunchy walnuts, and bright cranberries, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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