Best 7 Orange Spiced Walnut And Dried Cranberry Salad Recipes

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In this article, we'll embark on a culinary journey to discover the delightful flavors and textures of orange spiced walnut and dried cranberry salad. This vibrant and refreshing salad combines the tangy sweetness of oranges, the warmth of aromatic spices, the crunch of walnuts, and the chewy tartness of dried cranberries, creating a harmonious blend that tantalizes your taste buds. Let's dive into the world of flavors and explore the best recipe for this delightful salad, offering tips, tricks, and variations to cater to your unique palate.

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ORANGE, SPICED WALNUT AND DRIED CRANBERRY SALAD



Orange, Spiced Walnut and Dried Cranberry Salad image

Spiced cranberries top chilled orange slices for a sweet-tangy contrast in this colorful salad. From Bon Appetit, December 1997. I use pecans in place of walnuts.

Provided by swissms

Categories     Oranges

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

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 sprig (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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.5, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 147.8, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 29.7, Protein 3.5

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.

ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette image

A tasty summery salad made with fresh oranges, red onions, glazed walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese, then topped with a homemade citrus vinaigrette! Easy and delicious!

Provided by FAITHFUL96

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

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup walnut halves
10 ounces mixed salad greens with arugula
2 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
½ cup sliced red onion
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup vegetable oil
⅔ cup orange juice
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
  • In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
  • In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.
  • Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 127.8 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SALAD WITH SPICED NUTS



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Try our Cranberry-Orange Salad with Spiced Nuts for the perfect mix of sweet and savory. Our Cranberry-Orange Salad with Spiced Nuts is packed with flavor!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1 small red onion, sliced
1 pkg. (4.5 oz.) ATHENOS Crumbled Blue Cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup walnut halves, toasted
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

  • Toss greens with all remaining ingredients except nuts and dressing in large salad bowl.
  • Sprinkle spice over nuts. Add dressing and nuts just before serving; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g

ORANGE WALNUT SALAD (PAULA DEEN)



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This is as pretty as it is easy. The sweet and sour salad dressing would be delicious on a variety of other salads as well. Paula Deen made this on Food Network and it looked so delicious I had to try it right away! This recipe is large enough for a big dinner party, but don't be afraid to rescale for a smaller group.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Citrus

Time 35m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 heads bibb lettuce, cleaned and torn into bite-size pieces
1 1/2 lbs fresh spinach, cleaned and torn into bite size pieces
3 oranges, peeled, sectioned, and seeded
3/4 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (I used pecan halves)
3 teaspoons butter
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons grated onions

Steps:

  • In large salad bowl, combine lettuce, spinach, oranges and onion.
  • Melt butter and sauté walnuts until lightly browned (this will just take 2 or 3 minutes).
  • Sprinkle over lettuce mixture.
  • To make dressing, combine all of the ingredients in a jar, shake well and chill in refrigerator.
  • Shake again before serving.
  • Hint: To cut oranges so there is no membrane--cut peel and outer membrane off with paring knife.
  • Cut orange in half across segments.
  • Slip knife around and free each segment from membrane.

ORANGE-CRANBERRY TOSSED SALAD



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Candied cranberries and mandarin oranges sparkle like jewels in this merry Christmas salad my family's enjoyed for years.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash salt and pepper
3/4 cup canola oil
2 heads Boston or Bibb lettuce, torn
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • For candied cranberries, place cranberries in a baking pan; sprinkle with sugar. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350° for 30 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. , Place in a single layer on a greased aluminum foil; cool for at least 30 minutes., For salad dressing, combine the orange juice, vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil. Just before serving, toss the lettuce, oranges and dressing in a large bowl. Sprinkle with candied cranberries.

Nutrition Facts :

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH ORANGES, DRIED CRANBERRIES AND PECANS



Mixed Green Salad with Oranges, Dried Cranberries and Pecans image

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Nut     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Orange     Pecan     Fall     Healthy     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup plus 3 tablespoons orange juice
6 tablespoons dried cranberries
3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
6 cups mixed baby greens
3 oranges, peel and white pith removed, segmented
3/4 cup pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Bring 1 cup orange juice to simmer in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat. Mix in dried cranberries. Let stand until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain well; discard soaking juice.
  • Whisk oil, vinegar, orange peel and remaining 3 tablespoons orange juice in small bowl to blend. Mix in cranberries. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
  • Place greens in large bowl. Toss with 2/3 of dressing. Divide greens among 6 plates. Add orange segments to bowl; toss with remaining dressing. Top salads with orange segments and pecans.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of oranges. Blood oranges, navel oranges, and cara cara oranges all have slightly different flavors that can complement the salad in different ways.
  • Be careful not to overcook the walnuts. They should be toasted, but not burnt.
  • Add the dried cranberries and orange zest just before serving. This will help to preserve their flavor and texture.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This is a best when it is fresh.

Conclusion:

This Orange-Spiced Walnut and Dried Cranberry Salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you are looking for a new salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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