If you're looking for a quick and easy way to satisfy your sweet and tangy cravings, a cranberry salad is the perfect solution. This refreshing fruit salad is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing side dish for your holiday meal or a quick and easy snack to enjoy on a hot summer day, a cranberry salad is sure to hit the spot. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can create a delicious and healthy salad that the whole family will love.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
QUICK CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD
Since this tangy salad keeps well, I make it a day ahead for my Christmas menu. It's also a great choice to take to a holiday potluck - even people who aren't fond of cranberries think it's yummy. I got the recipe from a friend at church who likes to cook and bake as much as I do. -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Stir in pineapple and cranberry sauce. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Stir in grapes and pecans. Pour into a 2-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUICK CRANBERRY SALAD
Make and share this Quick Cranberry Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Makrae
Categories Pineapple
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine jello and cranberry sauce in saucepan.
- Heat slowly and stir until jello is dissolved.
- Remove from heat; add pineapple and nuts.
- Add soda& water.
- When foam has disappeared, pour into mold& chill until set.
QUICK CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
This tasty, filling chicken sandwich is a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce. It will brighten your day. -Michaela Rosenthal, Woodland Hills, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place buns cut side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread butter over bun bottoms. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Spread cream cheese on bun tops., In a small bowl, combine the chicken, cranberry sauce, mayonnaise, onions and lemon juice. Spread over bun bottoms. Top each with a lettuce leaf; replace tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 697mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
Tips:
- For a sweeter salad, use more dried cranberries.
- For a tarter salad, use more fresh cranberries.
- If you don't have any fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries instead.
- Be sure to chop the walnuts finely so that they don't overwhelm the other ingredients.
- If you don't have any walnuts, you can use another type of nut, such as pecans or almonds.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
This quick and easy cranberry salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with fresh or frozen cranberries, oranges, walnuts, and a simple dressing. The salad can be served immediately or chilled for later.
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