Winter Cranberry Apple Salad Food

CREAMY CRANBERRY APPLE SALAD

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For over 30 years, this recipe has been a holiday tradition in my family. With marshmallows, cranberries, apples and grapes, it has a sweet-tart flavor and comforting creaminess that appeals to all ages.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
3 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup sugar
2 medium apples, diced
1/2 cup halved seedless red grapes
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

Coarsely chop the cranberries; place in a large bowl. Stir in marshmallows and sugar. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. , Just before serving, stir in the apples, grapes, walnuts and salt. Fold in whipped topping.

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APPLE-CRANBERRY SALAD

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Great salad you can serve on the side of a main dish or add roasted chicken and have as a meal! Chopped Belgian endive and radicchio can be substituted for the baby greens if you prefer a more exotic twist on salad recipes.

Provided by Lisawas

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
1 apple, diced
1 pear, diced
¼ cup dried cranberries
1 (10 ounce) package mixed baby greens
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

Whisk the mustard and vinegar together in a small bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to create a dressing; set aside.
Place the apple, pear, cranberries, baby greens, blue cheese, and walnuts into a large salad bowl. Toss gently to mix, then pour on the dressing, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 160.5 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

CRANBERRY APPLE SALAD

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Just in time for fall this combination of cranberries, apples and grapes will make a delightful addition to any table. Chill time of one hour

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories Apple

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 medium apples, chopped into 1/2 inch cubes (2 cups)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries (Craisins)
1/2 cup green seedless grape, halved
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped (1/2 cup)

Steps:

To prepare the dressing stir together sour cream and mayonnaise in small bowl.
Set aside.
Gently toss apples with lemon juice in large bowl.
Add all remaining salad ingredients.
Add dressing; toss to coat.
Cover; refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.4, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 19.9, Sodium 40.7, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 24.1, Protein 3.5

CRANBERRY, PEAR, APPLE TOSSED SALAD

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Our family gets together at the holidays and everyone brings something. This salad was one of those great dishes that everyone had to have the recipe for.

Provided by DianeV

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 teaspoon poppy seed
1/4 cup cashews
10 cups romaine lettuce
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 medium apple, cubed
1 medium pear, cubed
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

Shake dressing ingredients in a jar.
Toss salad ingredients with dressing.

BELGIAN ENDIVE AND APPLE SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

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This is a very colorful, simple yet tasty salad which would be perfect served with a holiday meal or anytime you have a craving for cranberries! I discovered this recipe in Bon Appetit, 1999.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories Apple

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 tablespoons frozen cranberry juice concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
3 heads Belgian endive, thinly sliced crosswise
2 apples, unpeeled, cored, chopped (Red Delicious or Fuji work best)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cranberries (could use dried)
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped

Steps:

Whisk oil, cranberry juice concentrate and vinegar in small bowl to blend.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Combine endive and apples in medium bowl.
Pour dressing over; toss to coat.
Sprinkle cranberries, green onions and walnuts over and serve.

APPLE-CRANBERRY SALAD TOSS

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Serve a sweet, tart Apple-Cranberry Salad Toss at a dinner party or any night! You only need 15 minutes to create our Healthy Living apple-cranberry salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Nuts

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pkg. (10 oz.) torn mixed salad greens
2 apples, sliced
3/4 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup walnut halves, toasted
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup KRAFT Lite Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

Toss salad greens with fruit, nuts and onions.
Add dressing just before serving; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

APPLE SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

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Make and share this Apple Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories Apple

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup jellied cranberry sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon orange peel, grated
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium apples, chopped
3 stalks celery, sliced
3/4 cup dried cranberries
8 lettuce leaves, Bibb
3/4 cup brie cheese, cubed
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

Steps:

In blender place vinaigrette ingredients. Cover and process 15 to 20 seconds until smooth. Pour in container, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. Let stand at room temperature about 1 hour before serving.
In large bowl, stir together apples, celery and cranberries. Divide evenly among 8 lettuce lined salad plates.
Top each salad with cheese and walnuts. Sereve with cranberry vinaigrette.