Fresh Cranberry Pecan Salad Recipes

CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cranberries, celery, oranges, pineapple with liquid, orange zest, sugar, lemon juice and salt. Chill until partially set. Stir in pecans. Pour into 8-cup mold. Chill until firm.

CRANBERRY PECAN SPINACH SALAD

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.

CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD

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".

FRESH CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• Wash cranberries, discard mushy ones.
• Pulse in food processor until just slightly chopped (you could hand chop).
• Cut oranges into pieces about the size of the tidbits.
• Mix cranberries, sugar, raisins, pecans, pineapple tidbits with juice and orange pieces all together.
• Allow to marinate in the refrigerator overnight.

CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD

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.

QUINOA-CRANBERRY SALAD WITH PECANS

Steps:

• Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape into a mixing bowl, and cool to warm, about 20 minutes.
• Once the quinoa has cooled, stir in the pecans, cranberries, olive oil, and lemon juice; season to taste with salt and pepper to taste. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.