Best Georgia Pecan Cranberry Salad Recipes

GEORGIA PECAN CRANBERRY SALAD

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Y'all have got to try this one for the upcoming holidays! It is so simple and full of flavor... There won't be any leftovers!! Enjoy as a side or as dessert. This is beautiful and tasty! I'm not a fan of cherries nor cranberries, but I LOVE THIS DISH! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Provided by Catherine Cantrell

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 c water
2 box 3oz cherry jello
1 can(s) whole cranberry sauce
1 can(s) 8 oz crushed pineapple undrained
8 oz softened cream cheese
8 oz sour cream
1/2 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 handful of crushed georgia pecans

Steps:

1. Bring water to boil. Mix in both boxes of jello until dissolved. Mix in entire can of cranberry sauce. And entire can of undrained pineapple. Pour into your 9x13 casserole dish and set in fridge to chill!
2. While that chills- Mix with your hand mixer the block of cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla.
3. Once the jello is set, gently spread the cream cheese mixture over the jello and sprinkle with a handful of chopped pecans. Chill in fridge until your ready to serve! Easy enough!!

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

CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD

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A sweet but zesty salad with a unique twist of carmelized pecans. Try serving for brunch along with "Baked French Toast" and "Bacon and Onion Quiche"

Provided by Marc Austin

Categories Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (7 ounce) bag mixed greens
1 (6 ounce) bag dried cranberries
4 ounces of montrachet goat cheese, crumbled
1 (4 ounce) bag pecans
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon jam or 1 tablespoon jelly (any flavor)
1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
1/8 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Start by carmelizing pecans.
Melt butter in pan.
Add brown sugar and stir unti mixture bubbles and doesn't appear to greasy or too dry.
Add pecans, stir and cook until well coated.
Place on cookie sheet to dry and cool.
Prepare the salad dressing.
Mix balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
Add jam, orange juice and ginger.
Put greens, cranberries, cheese and carmelized pecans in a salad bowl.
Toss with salad dressing and serve immediately.
Try serving for brunch along with"Baked French Toast" and"Bacon and Onion Quiche".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.6, Fat 48.3, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 37.7, Sodium 201.7, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 7.8, Protein 9.1

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

Ingredients

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 PECAN SPINACH SALAD

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I came across this recipe one year when I was looking for a special salad for the holidays. -Deb Murata, Carmichael, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups packed torn fresh spinach
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cranberries, onion, pecans and blue cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper until blended. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.