Cranberry Cashew Salad Recipes

APPLE CRANBERRY CASHEW SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Pour over salad and toss to coat; serve immediately.

CRANBERRY CASHEW SALAD

Steps:

• In a screw-top jar, combine oil, vinegar, chutney, sugar, salt, curry powder and hot pepper sauce. Cover and shake well. If you like, chill until serving time. Before using, bring to room temperature.
• In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, apple, cashews and cranberries. Shake or whisk vinaigrette and pour desired amount over spinach mixture. Toss lightly to coat. Serve immediately. Store any remaining dressing in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before using. Makes 6 servings.

BROCCOLI CASHEW SALAD

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Cool bacon and crumble into pieces.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, cider vinegar, and sugar in a mixing bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Add the broccoli, raisins, cashews, onion, and crumbled bacon. Stir until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours. Let stand at room temperature 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

ROMAINE CASHEW CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Spread cashews in a baking pan, and toast in oven at 250° for 30-40 minutes, stirring every 10 -15 minutes until they are medium golden brown. Set aside to cool.
• Thoroughly rinse the romaine lettuce.
• Thinly cut or tear lettuce into thin strips, then run through a salad spinner to dry.
• Cut the apples into thin strips or small cubes, put in a bowl, and sprinkle lemon juice over the pieces, mixing well with a spoon to coat.
• Layer salad, then cashews, cranberries, cheese, and apple pieces in 3 separate layers in a serving bowl, tossing each layer very lightly and gently to mix, careful to prevent the heavier pieces from falling to the bottom of the bowl.
• Serve with poppy seed dressing or raspberry vinaigrette on the side.

CRANBERRY CASHEW SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine salad ingredients and toss to mix.
• In a covered container, combine all dressing ingredients.
• Shake vigorously until well mixed.
• Wait until ready to serve to add dressing to salad.
• Pour over salad and toss to coat evenly.

PERFECT CRANBERRY CASHEW FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil or waxed paper.
• Combine marshmallow creme, sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt together in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for exactly 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in milk chocolate chips and semisweet chocolate chips until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
• Fold cashews and dried cranberries into the chocolate mixture; stir in vanilla extract. Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Cool at room temperature or in the refrigerator until firm, 2 hours. Cut into 1-inch squares.