Best Merry Berry Appetizer Recipes

MERRY BERRY SALAD

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Dried cranberries, crunchy apple chunks and toasted almonds dress up this crisp green salad. It's drizzled with a sweet-tart dressing that's a snap to blend. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) mixed salad greens
1 medium red apple, diced
1 medium green apple, diced
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
DRESSING:
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup thawed apple juice concentrate
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon grated onion
1 cup canola oil

Steps:

Combine the first six ingredients. To make dressing, pulse next seven ingredients in a blender, covered, until well mixed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle desired amount of dressing over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 28g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MERRY BERRY CHEESE BARS

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This delicious confection is an Eagle Brand recipe and will definitely have you thinking about the holidays. The crumb crust and topping is a crunchy delight; the cheesecake-like filling and cranberry make this a festive addition to your holiday cookbook.

Provided by shelbyrose

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups unsifted flour
1 1/2 cups oats
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, plus
1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, 3/4 cup sugar and butter; mix until crumbly.
Reserve 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture.
Press remaining crumbs firmly into the bottom of a greased 13 x 9 pan.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, beat cheese until fluffy.
Gradually beat in condensed milk until smooth.
Stir in lemon juice.
Spread evenly over prepared crust.
In a small bowl, combine remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and cornstarch; stir in cranberry sauce.
Spoon evenly over cheese layer.
Top with reserved crumb mixture.
Bake 40 minutes or until golden.
Cool.
Chill.
Store covered in refrigerator.