Best Cashew Clusterw Dried Cranberries Recipes

CASHEW CLUSTER/W DRIED CRANBERRIES

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How easy are these to make for a gift to give for the Holidays? They have dried cranberries in them as well ~ healthy and fun.

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories Nuts

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

9 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c dried cranberries ( i use ocean spray)
1/2 c cashews

Steps:

1. Melt chocolate in a double boiler. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Stir in dried cranberries and nuts. Let harden at room temperature or chill in refrigerator. Make 16 clusters.

APPLE CRANBERRY CASHEW SALAD

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When you want to serve a salad with some pizzazz and is sure to please, try this one. It has crisp apples, crunchy pecans and sweet dried cranberries...delicious.-Susan Jones, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
2 large apples, coarsely chopped
1 can (9-1/4 ounces) lightly salted cashews
1 package (5 ounces) dried cranberries
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
VINAIGRETTE:
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Pour over salad and toss to coat; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.