Best Cranberry Almond Lettuce Salad Recipes

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BLUE CHEESE AND DRIED CRANBERRY TOSSED SALAD



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This is a very tasty salad; a swanky version of a regular everyday salad. The addition of blue cheese and dried cranberries give it something special. Wherever it is brought people always ask for the recipe!

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped
½ English cucumber, sliced
¾ cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
¾ cup balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Layer the romaine lettuce with the cucumber, grape tomatoes, pecans, cranberries, and blue cheese in a large salad bowl. Dress the salad with the balsamic vinaigrette before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 519.7 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

TUSCAN CRANBERRY ALMOND SALAD



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Make and share this Tuscan Cranberry Almond Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chris Reynolds

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 cups spring greens or 10 cups mesclun
1 cup chopped carrot
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup bacon bits
1 cup dried cranberries
1 medium granny smith apple, cored and chopped
1/2-1 cup crumbled feta or 1/2-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (2/3 ounce) package Italian salad dressing mix
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Place salad greens in a large bowl.
  • Add carrots, onion, almonds, bacon bits, dried cranberries and apple.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Prepare dressing according to package instructions, using balsamic vinegar, olive oil and water.
  • Toss before serving and pass the salad dressing at the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.9, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 188.3, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 4

CRANBERRY ALMOND SPINACH SALAD



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If you want something new to try for your Thanksgiving menu, toss this salad together. Fresh spinach leaves are tossed with toasted almonds and dried cranberries and drizzled with poppy seed dressing. It's likely to become a holiday tradition at your house, too. -Michelle Krzmarzick Torrance, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup canola oil
10 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 12 cups)
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Whisk together first 6 ingredients; gradually whisk in oil. In a large bowl, toss spinach, cranberries and green onions with dressing; sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY, FETA AND WALNUT SALAD



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Make and share this Cranberry, Feta and Walnut Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Graybert

Categories     Greens

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups mixed salad greens (I use leaf lettuce, endive and radiccio)
1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Toss greens, cranberries, cheese and walnuts in large bowl.
  • Mix vinegar, honey, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until well blended.
  • Gradually add oil, whisking constantly until well blended.
  • Pour over salad; toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately.

CRANBERRY ROMAINE SALAD



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Make and share this Cranberry Romaine Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mommy Fawns

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup slivered almonds
1 lb romaine lettuce
1 cup dried cranberries or 1 cup craisins
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons minced onions
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
toasted and sugared chopped pecans (optional)
shredded cheese (optional)
mandarin orange (optional)
diced pear (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoons butter. Cook and stir almonds until toasted. Let cool.
  • Melt 1 tablespoons butter. Add sugar. Cook and stir pecans until toasted. Let cool.
  • Combine greens with toasted almonds and pecans and cranberries and choice of fruit and cheese.
  • Whisk together sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, onion, paprika, vinegars, and oil. Toss with salad when ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.9, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 26.4, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 14.3, Protein 3.7

CRANBERRY ALMOND SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 11m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup sliced almonds
1 bag (9 oz.) spinach leaves
½ cup Hidden Valley® The Original Ranch® Light Dressing or Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast almonds, stirring occasionally until fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine spinach and Ranch dressing. Gently toss to coat leaves.
  • 3. Add dried cranberries, feta cheese and toasted almonds. Gently toss to combine.
  • 4. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.

WEDGE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE, CRANBERRY ALMONDS, AND BACON



Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese, Cranberry Almonds, and Bacon image

Sweet cranberries and almonds with smoky bacon add a pretty and flavorful twist to this classic salad.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 head iceberg lettuce, cored and cut into 4 or 8 wedges
Prepared blue cheese dressing*
1/2 cup Wonderful Almond Accents Honey Roasted with Cranberry
1/4 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • 1) Arrange lettuce wedges on four salad plates; drizzle with dressing.
  • 2) Top with Almond Accents and bacon.

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