Best Autumn Salad With Creamy Cranberry Dressing Recipes

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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.

AUTUMN WALDORF SALAD



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A festive fall fruit salad made with yogurt instead of the usual mayonnaise.

Provided by ALLIDAWN

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup plain yogurt
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
1 pear, diced
1 apple, diced
1 cup sliced celery
½ cup raisins
¼ cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 dash ground cinnamon
1 dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Mix yogurt and brown sugar together in a bowl to make dressing.
  • Combine pear, apple, celery, raisins, cranberries, and walnuts in a bowl. Add dressing and toss well to combine. Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg on top.
  • Chill salad before serving, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.4 calories, Carbohydrate 70.3 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 54.8 mg, Sugar 51.2 g

CREAMY CRANBERRY SALAD



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Creamy Cranberry Salad is a yummy, old-fashioned holiday recipe, with Jell-o, cream cheese, cranberry sauce, and more.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces cream cheese (, softened)
4 cups cool whip
8 ounce can crushed pineapple (, drained)
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
14 ounces canned whole cranberry sauce
12 ounces mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Mix the cream cheese and cool whip together until well combined.
  • Add in the crushed pineapple and coconut flakes.
  • Remove the cranberry sauce from the can and mash well in a small bowl before adding gently to the mixture.
  • Refrigerate until completely chilled (preferably an hour).
  • Fold in the marshmallows just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 91 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 26 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FALL SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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This is a great starter for Thanksgiving dinner that is both delicious and festive.

Provided by Cynthia

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

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup cranberries
¼ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons white sugar
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 heads romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
2 medium heads Belgian endive - washed, dried and chopped
2 red Anjou pears
½ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine vinegar and cranberries. Cook over medium heat until cranberries soften. Remove from heat; add olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper. Place in blender and mix until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled.
  • Core and julienne one pear, core and dice the other.
  • In a large bowl, combine the Romaine lettuce, endive, diced pears, walnuts and Gorgonzola. Toss and drizzle with enough dressing to coat.
  • Divide among salad plates and garnish with julienned pear. Top with any additional walnuts as well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 171.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

AUTUMN SALAD WITH CARAMEL-SESAME DRESSING



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This very simple salad recipe makes use of some of the nicest autumn fruits. Surprisingly, the caramel sauce and sesame oil complement each other well.

Provided by chefsazy

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach
1 ½ cups chopped romaine lettuce
½ ripe Bartlett pear - skinned, cored, and diced into medium chunks
½ Fuji apple - skin on, cored, and diced into medium chunks
¼ cup halved seedless red grapes
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon caramel topping (such as Hershey's®)
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Arrange spinach, romaine lettuce, pear, apple, and grapes on a plate.
  • Mix vinegar, caramel topping, sesame oil, and sesame seeds together in a bowl. Pour dressing over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 140.1 mg, Sugar 25.4 g

MAKEOVER CREAMY CRANBERRY SALAD



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Few foods capture the flavor of the season like cranberries, and this makeover took a holiday favorite and made it even better! You'll love the flavor of cranberry, apple and pineapple covered in a sweet and creamy dressing. Better still, it's only 2 grams of fat per serving! -Alexandra Lypecky, Dearborn, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings (2/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and coarsely chopped
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 medium apple, chopped
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cranberries, pineapple, marshmallows, apple, sugar substitute and salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Just before serving, fold in whipped topping and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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 SALAD



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This cranberry salad recipe is reminiscent of a Waldorf salad or a taffy apple salad. Sweet and creamy, this cranberry salad is supposedly a favorite among kids but all of the adults love it too!

Provided by Dolores Cruz

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries, finely chopped
½ cup white sugar
2 cups chopped apples
1 cup miniature marshmallows
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup vanilla yogurt
1 cup frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed

Steps:

  • Combine chopped cranberries and sugar in a large, nonreactive bowl. Toss well. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • After 3 hours, stir apples, marshmallows, and pecans into cranberries. Combine yogurt and whipped topping; fold into cranberry salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 17.1 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

CRANBERRY SALAD DRESSING



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Cranberries add bright color to this tangy dressing that coats salad greens nicely. "It's also delicious over fresh pear or banana salad," says Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield about 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup cranberries
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon grated onion
1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the cranberries, orange, sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard and onion. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY MUSTARD SALAD DRESSING



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This vinaigrette is especially gorgeous with a classic fall/winter salad palette. I served it over some endive garnished with persimmons, pistachios, and pomegranate seeds, and it tasted as bright and pretty as it looked.

Provided by Chef John

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

Time 5m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup cranberry sauce
¼ cup Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, peeled
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup walnut oil
1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, black pepper, rice vinegar, and cider vinegar into a blender. Turn the blender on and process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour in walnut oil in a steady stream, then vegetable oil. Blend until the salad dressing is thick and creamy, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Fat 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 84.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

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