Best Cranberry Walnut Salad With Maple Dressing Recipes

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

Ingredients

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.

APPLE WALNUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

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This is a great salad to serve for any autumn meal.

Provided by Barrett

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

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup cranberries
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
10 cups mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
2 Red Delicious apples, cored and thinly sliced

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted.
In a food processor, combine the cranberries, vinegar, onion, sugar, and mustard. Puree until smooth; gradually add oil, and season with salt and pepper.
In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, apples, and enough of the cranberry mixture to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 54.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

APPLE, DRIED CHERRY, AND WALNUT SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING

Apple, Dried Cherry, and Walnut Salad with Maple Dressing image

Categories Salad Fruit Leafy Green Side No-Cook Quick & Easy Mayonnaise Vinegar Apple Cherry Walnut Fall Maple Syrup Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Maple Dressing
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or other white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Salad
1 5-ounce bag mixed baby greens (about 10 cups lightly packed)
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into matchstick-size strips
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

For dressing:
Whisk mayonnaise, maple syrup, vinegar, and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil until mixture thickens slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewhisk before using.)
For salad:
Toss greens, apples, cherries, and 1/4 cup walnuts in large bowl to combine. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad equally among plates. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup walnuts and serve.

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY-WALNUT SALAD

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A warm salad is a nice change of pace at holiday dinners. Port wine infuses cranberries with flavor, while balsamic vinegar adds a bit of tang to the dressing.-Becky Walch, Manteca, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup port wine
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup walnut halves, toasted
1/4 cup cubed Gouda cheese

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine cranberries and wine. Bring to a boil; cook for 4-5 minutes or until plumped. Set aside to cool. Drain cranberries, reserving liquid; set aside., Return reserved liquid to saucepan; add the onion, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender. Remove from the heat. Cool slightly; whisk in oil., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, bacon, walnuts, cheese and cranberries. Drizzle with onion mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY WALNUT SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING

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My mom made this salad while we were visiting last weekend and it is spectacular! I like that the dressing packs a punch without any chemicals or high fructose corn syrup.

Provided by lolablitz

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

10 cups mixed baby greens
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 granny smith apples, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup maple syrup
4 teaspoons champagne vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

Whisk mayo, maple syrup, vinegar and sugar in a bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil until mixture thickens slightly. Add salt and pepper to taste. Dressing can be made up to 3 days ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate. Whisk before using. Toss with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.1, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 1.9, Sodium 54.1, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 12.6, Protein 1.3