Best Carrot Cranberry And Walnut Salad Recipes

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CARROT CRANBERRY SALAD



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups shredded carrots (about 8 medium)
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Whisk the mayonnaise, oil, honey and vinegar in a small bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Toss the carrots, cranberries, pecans and celery seeds in a medium bowl. Add the mayonnaise-oil mixture and toss until well combined. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.

CARROT, CRANBERRY AND WALNUT SALAD



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From The Gadsden Times online edition -- Mary Lucile Jordan's Wednesday Column, December 19, 2007 -- Ms. Jordan is the County Extension Coordinator of the Etowah County office of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. NOTE: One (1) hour chill time is the cook time!

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories     Lactose Free

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup walnuts (chopped)
4 cups carrots (shredded)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Soak cranberries in very warm water for 30 minutes ~ drain well.
  • Lightly toast walnuts in a nonstick saute pan over medium heat, stirring until they begin to color and the aroma becomes apparent. Immediately remove from the pan ~ set aside ~ TO BE ADDED JUST BEFORE SERVING!
  • In a large bowl, combine carrots and olive oil ~ toss lightly to coat. Add remaining ingredients (EXCEPT WALNUTS)and mix well.
  • Chill at least 1 hour.
  • Add toasted walnuts just before serving.
  • Makes 6 servings.

CARROTS AND CRANBERRIES



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A very quick way to make fresh carrots into a tasty side dish. Even kids will like this.

Provided by myvallie

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 27m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 ounce) packages carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
1 cup dried cranberries, or more to taste
¼ cup chicken broth
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup dark brown sugar
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste

Steps:

  • Put carrots and cranberries into a microwave-safe dish. Mix chicken broth, butter, and brown sugar together in a bowl; drizzle over the carrot mixture and stir to coat.
  • Cook in microwave on High for 4 minutes.
  • Continue cooking in microwave until carrots are tender, about 8 minutes more; cool at room temperature for 5 minutes and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 149.2 mg, Sugar 25.5 g

CARROT WALNUT SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Side     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Walnut     Carrot     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large carrots, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted lightly

Steps:

  • In a bowl toss carrots with oil. Add remaining ingredients and toss well.

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.

CRANBERRY MANDARIN SALAD WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE



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I prefer to use spinach or other dark leafy greens because they are tastier than iceberg, and also because of the amount of calcium they contain. I'm always looking for ways to boost my calcium intake since I can't eat dairy. -Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons walnut oil
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped shallot
1 small garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRUNCHY CARROT, RAISIN 'N WALNUT SALAD



Crunchy Carrot, Raisin 'n Walnut Salad image

Throw this together in a flash. The walnuts add a nice crunch. To make it even easier, buy a package of carrots already shredded at your grocers. Makes a great side dish.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb grated carrot
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix together carrots, walnuts and raisins.
  • Combine mayonnaise, sugar and lemon juice and stir into carrot mixture.
  • Chill until ready to serve.

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