Best Feta Cranberry And Walnut Rice Salad Recipes

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CRANBERRY FETA SALAD



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Making this bistro-style Cranberry Feta Salad with Dijon vinaigrette takes only 15 minutes. That won't stop the compliments from pouring in though! Your guests will love this Cranberry Feta Salad recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Sauces & Condiments

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bag (10 oz.) mixed salad greens
1 cup dried cranberries
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 Tbsp. HEINZ Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Toss greens with cranberries, cheese and walnuts in salad bowl.
  • Beat vinegar, honey, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until well blended. Gradually add oil, beating until well blended.
  • Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

FETA-CRANBERRY LENTIL SALAD



Feta-Cranberry Lentil Salad image

An unusual combination of ingredients gives this salad its flavor. Sweet-tart cranberries are mixed with a tang of feta cheese to make it surprisingly tasty. -Alison Halasz, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2 cups water
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the lentils, water and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain and discard bay leaves. Rinse lentils in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine the lentils, cranberries, walnuts, feta cheese and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper. Pour over lentil mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 1026mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 17g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

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.

FETA, CRANBERRY AND WALNUT RICE SALAD



FETA, CRANBERRY AND WALNUT RICE SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Side     Quick & Easy     Healthy     Simmer

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

One 4 oz. package Farmhouse® Long Grain & Wild Rice Herb & Butter
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced
One 11 oz. can mandarin oranges, drained
3 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing:
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions. Cool. In small bowl, place cranberries and cover with hot water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. In separate small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Combine cranberries, walnuts, scallions, oranges and feta cheese. Add to rice. Add dressing and toss. Chill at least 20 minutes for flavors to blend.

CRANBERRY-WALNUT RICE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup orzo
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
About 2 2/3 cups chicken stock
A generous handful dried, sweetened cranberries (recommended: Craisins by Ocean Spray)
1/3 cup walnut pieces, toasted
4 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle

Steps:

  • Heat the butter over medium heat in a saucepot. Add the orzo and toast until golden. Stir in the rice, add the stock and cranberries. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook until tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Fluff the rice and combine with walnuts and scallions to serve.

QUINOA WITH FETA, WALNUTS, AND DRIED CRANBERRIES



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Fast and easy to make, this can be used as a main dish, side dish, or even a snack. Please use the 'real deal' Greek feta; it will add so much more flavor!

Provided by Laura Manos Emms

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quinoa
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a bowl.
  • Stir walnuts and cranberries through the quinoa; add feta cheese and gently stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 13.8 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 195.5 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

CRANBERRY, FETA AND ROASTED WALNUT SALAD



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

Provided by Well-season Woman

Categories     Greens

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
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:

  • Layer salad greens, cranberries, cheese and walnuts in shallow salad bowl or on large serving platter. Whisk vinegar, honey, mustard and pepper in small bowl. Slowly add oil, whisking constantly until well blended. Pour over salad. Toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
  • serves/makes 4.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.8, Fat 29.9, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 351.1, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 25.5, Protein 6.6

WILD RICE & FETA SALAD



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Perfect for a casual get together and great for lunch the next day - if there's any left!

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Snack, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

250g basmati and wild rice
400g can chickpea , drained
100g pack dried cranberry
1 red onion , sliced
1 garlic clove , crushed
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
200g pack reduced-fat feta cheese
handful flat-leaf parsley , roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice. Boil according to the pack instructions, adding the chickpeas for the final 4 mins. Drain and allow to cool a little, then mix through the cranberries and onion.
  • Whisk together the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and seasoning to make a dressing. Toss with the rice mixture, then pile onto a large serving plate. Crumble over the feta, then scatter with parsley. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 79 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 1.82 milligram of sodium

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