Best Cranberry Pecan Wheat Berry Salad Recipes

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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

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

WHEAT BERRY SALAD



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h38m

Yield 6 servings, serving size 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups hard wheat berries
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup tart dried cherries, chopped
1 scallion, white and green parts, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot combine the wheat berries and enough water to come 2 inches over the wheat berries. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered for 1 hour, or until tender. Drain and let cool. Toast the walnuts in a medium dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the wheat berries, walnuts, celery, dried cherries, scallions, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

WHEATBERRY SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup hard winter wheatberries
Kosher salt
1 cup finely diced red onion (1 onion)
6 tablespoons good olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 scallions, minced, white and green parts
1/2 red bell pepper, small diced
1 carrot, small diced
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the wheatberries and 3 cups of boiling salted water in a saucepan and cook, uncovered, over low heat for approximately 45 minutes, or until they are soft. Drain.
  • Saute the red onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the remaining 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar.
  • In a large bowl, combine the warm wheatberries, sauteed onions, scallions, red bell pepper, carrot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes for the wheatberries to absorb the sauce. Season, to taste, and serve at room temperature.

PRALINE PECANS & CRANBERRIES



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This recipe I found during the holidays and I made a few batches for Christmas parties. Everyone loved it and wanted the recipe.-Nancy Roman, Hackensack, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 5-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3-1/2 cups pecan halves
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Place pecans in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla and baking soda. Drizzle over pecans; stir until coated., Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Add cranberries; toss to combine. Immediately transfer to a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cool completely. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 27g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY SALAD I



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This is my absolute favorite holiday recipe. Even people that don't like cranberries can't get enough of this! It's even great frozen.

Provided by Micki Stout

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 12h15m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (12 ounce) packages fresh cranberries
1 cup white sugar
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped pecans
1 pint heavy whipping cream
7 ounces miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop the cranberries in a food processor; put in a large, non-metal bowl and mix in the sugar. Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours.
  • Whip the cream until stiff. Add the pineapple and nuts to the cranberries, mix well. Fold in whipped cream and marshmallows; refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.1 calories, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 72.5 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 39.6 mg, Sugar 47.3 g

CREAMY CRANBERRY SALAD



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One of my piano students taught me the perfect lesson in holiday recipes: this fresh cranberry salad. The keys are tangy fruit, fluffy marshmallows and crunchy nuts. -Alexandra Lypecky, Dearborn, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, chopped
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 medium apple, chopped
2/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix first 6 ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., To serve, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream and walnuts into cranberry mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

WHEAT BERRY SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES



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Ellie Krieger's recipe from Food Network. It's the closest I can find to the wheatberry salad I've had from the deli at Whole Foods, which is to die for! This has tons of 5 star reviews on FN's website. Posting for safekeeping!

Provided by Raquel Grinnell

Categories     Grains

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups wheat berries
3/4 cup walnuts or 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1 scallion, chopped (white and green parts)
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot combine the wheat berries and enough water to come 2 inches over the wheat berries. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered for 1 hour, or until tender. Drain and let cool. Toast the nuts in a medium dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the wheat berries, walnuts, celery, dried cherries, scallions, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

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