Best 7 Holiday Cranberry Walnut Salad Recipes

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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.

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

CRANBERRY, FETA AND WALNUT SALAD



Cranberry, Feta and Walnut Salad image

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

2 cups mixed salad greens (I use leaf lettuce, endive and radiccio)
1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

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



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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

1 (16 ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix
½ large sweet onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup distilled white vinegar
⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons dry mustard
ground black pepper to taste

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



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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

1 (12 ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
2 cups white sugar
½ pint heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups miniature marshmallows

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



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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

1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup port wine
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup walnut halves, toasted
1/4 cup cubed Gouda cheese

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



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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

1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans

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



Orange, Spiced Walnut and Dried Cranberry Salad image

Categories     Salad     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Cranberry     Orange     Dried Fruit     Walnut     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoons water
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground ginger
1 cup walnut halves and pieces
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 cup dried cranberries
8 oranges, peel and white pith removed, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, chilled
Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

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



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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

2 (3 ounce) packages raspberry Jell-O gelatin
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (15 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 cup walnuts, chopped finely into bite sized pieces

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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