Best Cranberry Pecan Broccoli Salad Recipes

BROCCOLI CRANBERRY SALAD

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Fresh broccoli tossed with dried cranberries combined with bacon. Great for family gatherings.

Provided by lovecakes

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 strips bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 heads broccoli, finely chopped
½ cup chopped red onion
⅓ cup salted sunflower kernels, toasted
¼ cup dried cranberries

Steps:

Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.
Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar in a bowl; refrigerate until ready to combine with salad.
Combine broccoli, onion, bacon, sunflower seeds, and cranberries in a large bowl. Drizzle mayonnaise dressing over broccoli mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 355.4 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD

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Raspberry Dijon vinaigrette is savory with cranberries, toasted pecans, red onion, and feta cheese. A real crowd pleaser! Can substitute brie for feta, too.

Provided by STACY38

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup pecan halves
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
¾ cup dried cranberries
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread pecans evenly on a baking sheet. Toast for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant.
In a small bowl, stir together the vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix until sugar and salt dissolve. Whisk in olive oil.
In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, cranberries, pecans, onions, and cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 38.6 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 779.9 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

DELICIOUS BROCCOLI CRANBERRY SALAD

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Easy-to-make, super healthy salad. Perfect for picnics, parties, and family meals. The cranberries give it an extra tang. A real crowd pleaser!

Provided by dragonfly099

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 large heads broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup dried cranberries
½ small red onion, chopped
½ cup chopped celery
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup rice vinegar
⅓ cup cashews

Steps:

Mix broccoli, cranberries, onion, and celery in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and rice vinegar together in a bowl; pour over broccoli mixture. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with cashews just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 226.6 mg, Sugar 18.3 g