Cranberry And Almond Pasta Salad Recipes

CRANBERRY AND ALMOND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil until cooked through yet tender, about 12 minutes; drain.
• Rinse the pasta in cold water until completely chilled; drain. Transfer cool pasta to a large mixing bowl.
• Toss the ham, celery, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds with the bow-tie pasta to mix evenly.
• Stir the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl.
• Pour the mayonnaise dressing over the pasta mixture; toss to coat evenly.

CRANBERRY ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• If you have a whole Rotisserie Chicken like I use, remove the meat from the chicken and put chop into small pieces. I use my food processor to do this and it is SO easy. Literally, put the pieces of chicken in and pulse for a count of 5.
• If you have baked chicken breasts, use about 2 cups of it chopped either by hand or in your food processor.
• Add all the other ingredients and mix well.

CRANBERRY ALMOND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together first 6 ingredients; gradually whisk in oil. In a large bowl, toss spinach, cranberries and green onions with dressing; sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss carrots, greens, and half the cranberries and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, and oil.
• Drizzle salad with vinaigrette; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Garnish with remaining cranberries and almonds.

CRANBERRY ALMOND LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine dresssing ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake well.
• Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl.
• In a sauce pan or skillet combine sugar and almonds.
• Stir constantly until nuts are glazed.
• Be very careful not to burn.
• Pour nuts on waxed paper separating them to cool.
• Mix dressing with lettuce and top with almonds to serve.