Best Cranberry Avocado Salad Wsweet Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

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CRANBERRY AVOCADO SALAD WITH SWEET WHITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



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You'll love the little hint of sweet mixed in this Cranberry Avocado Salad with Sweet White Balsamic Vinaigrette!

Provided by Yvonne

Categories     Salad

Time 24m

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 oz. mixed greens (I used a 50/50 blend of baby spring & baby spinach mix)
2 medium avocados (peeled and sliced)
3/4 c. dried cranberries
3/4 c. honey-glazed almond slices *see recipe below
1/4 c. alfalfa sprouts
1/2 tbsp. hemp seeds (optional)
1/2 tbsp. chia seeds (optional)
1/3 c. honey
1 1/2 tbsp. sesame seeds
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. dried mustard
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c. white balsamic vinegar
1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 c. sliced almonds
1/4 c. or a little less honey

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, layer greens with avocado, cranberries and scatter almonds throughout. Top with alfalfa sprouts. Sprinkle lightly with hemp seeds & chia seeds. Serve with Sweet White Balsamic Vinaigrette.
  • Combine all ingredients in a pint sized glass jar and shake well to combine. Serve with salad.
  • *Rather than make the typical candied almonds with white sugar (I'm trying to eliminate white sugar in my cooking and baking) I decided to make "Honey Glazed Almond Slices". Super simple - same method as the candied almonds only with honey instead.
  • In a small saucepan, heat the honey over high heat. Stir until liquified; bring to a boil. Add the almonds and reduce the heat to medium. Stir frequently until the honey crystallizes around the almonds (approx. 5-8 minutes). Transfer to parchment paper and spread in a thin layer to cool completely. Best if made a day ahead to be completely hardened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 795 kcal, Carbohydrate 67 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 57 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 222 mg, Fiber 13 g, Sugar 43 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRANBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



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The cranberries add that perfect sweet-tart flavor to this dressing. You can substitute dried cherries or raspberries for the cranberries.

Provided by Lisa Weston

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped dried cranberries
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
freshly ground black pepper
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, cranberries, sugar, mustard, salt, garlic, and pepper together in a bowl until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Stream oil into the mixture while whisking continually; continue whisking until the oil emulsifies into the vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 217.3 mg, Sugar 3 g

CRANBERRY-AVOCADO SALSA



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This is a delicious holiday salsa to serve with pita crisps.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 minced jalapeno
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
2 ripe avocados, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3/4 cup halved cranberries
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Pita crisps or tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 minced jalapeno (seeds removed for less heat, if desired), and 1/4 cup chopped red onion.
  • Add 2 ripe avocados, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, 3/4 cup halved cranberries, drained well on paper towels, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper; toss gently to combine. Serve with Pita Crisps or tortilla chips, as desired.

GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Green salad that is especially pretty to serve during the Christmas holidays.

Provided by Nancy W

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons water
½ red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1 pound mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 5 minutes, or until nuts begin to brown.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Process until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, toss the almonds, onion, blue cheese, and greens with the vinegar mixture until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 405.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CRANBERRY AVOCADO SALAD W/SWEET BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



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Oh my! A field of greens topped with avocados, cilantro, craisins, spiced almonds and drizzled with a white balsamic vinaigrette. Kudos to The Café Sucré Farine, Chris Scheuer.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Spinach

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons dried mustard
1 tablespoon minced sweet onion
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
12 ounces Baby Spinach, arugula, field greens
1 small bunch cilantro, washed and dried, leaves removed whole from stems
2 medium avocados, peeled and halved
3/4 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup candied spiced almonds (see Candied and Spiced Almonds)

Steps:

  • For the dressing: Combine all ingredients in a pint sized glass jar and shake well to dissolve sugar.
  • For the salad: place greens and cilantro leaves in a large bowl.
  • Add avocado and dried cranberries and about 1/4 cup of the dressing and toss gently.
  • Scatter candied almonds over salad and sprinkle lightly with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pass extra dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.8, Fat 45.4, SaturatedFat 5.7, Sodium 303.6, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 13.3, Protein 7.7

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