Pomegranate Cranberry Salad Recipes

CRANBERRY POMEGRANATE AMBROSIA SALAD

Steps:

• Finely chop cranberries in a food processor. Add to a fine mesh sieve and push out any excess moisture (over the sink). Add drained pineapple and push down with a spatula to remove any excess moisture. Stir in sugar until well combined. Place sieve over a bowl, cover and place in the refrigerator. Let chill 2 hours up to overnight.
• Add cranberry mixture to a serving bowl. Stir in the marshmallows, followed by Mandarin oranges. Set aside.
• Beat heavy cream in a large mixing bowl for 1 minute then beat in powdered sugar. Continue to beat until soft peaks form. Fold vanilla yogurt into whipped cream.
• Fold the whipped cream mixture into the cranberry mixture. Right before serving, garnish with the pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately or best if chilled 1-4 hours.

POMEGRANATE-CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add cold water; stir. Add the pomegranate seeds, cranberry sauce, pineapple and pecans. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate for 4-5 hours or until firm. If desired, top with whipped topping and additional pecans.

CRANBERRY-POMEGRANATE SAUCE

Steps:

• Rinse cranberries and pour them into a tall saucepan. Pour in pomegranate juice. Turn heat on medium-low.
• Cut the whole pomegranate and remove all the seeds; run them through a food processor and then a sieve or a food mill in order to strain out the seeds. Pour into the pan along with the sugar, honey, lemon zest, salt and clove. Cook for about 30 to 40 minutes until the cranberries pop and the sauce thickens.

CRANBERRY-POMEGRANATE RELISH

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add shallot; cook, stirring constantly, until softened, 3 minutes. Add cranberries, pomegranate juice, and brown sugar; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have burst and sauce is slightly thickened, 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in pomegranate seeds (if using). Let cool to room temperature before serving.

SPINACH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE CRANBERRY DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine pomegranate juice and cranberries in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on HIGH (100% power) for 1 minute. Pour into a blender or food processor. Add onion, garlic and vinegar; puree for a few seconds. Gradually add oil, pureeing for 20 seconds or until smooth and thickened. Refrigerate if not serving immediately.
• Place spinach in a large serving bowl or platter. Top with apples, cheese and cranberries. Drizzle with Pomegranate Cranberry Dressing immediately before serving (allow about 2 tablespoons/serving). Refrigerate leftover dressing for up to 1 week.

CRANBERRY-POMEGRANATE RELISH

Steps:

• Place cranberries and honey in a food processor. Pulse until chopped (but not too finely), then taste and stir in more honey if needed. At this point, the relish can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before serving. If the liquid separates, give it a stir.
• Stir pistachios and pomegranate seeds into cranberry mixture and serve.

POMEGRANATE CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange, sugar and honey. Cook and stir over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until berries pop and mixture is thickened. Stir in pomegranate seeds; cook 2 minutes longer. , Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts and orange zest. Serve warm or chilled.

CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Pulse the cranberries in a food processor until fine and no large pieces remain. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and stir in the sugar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
• Drain any accumulated juices from the cranberries and reserve for another use, and then stir in the marshmallows and drained pineapple and set aside.
• Whip the heavy cream in a large mixing bowl until it begins to thicken, about 1 minute, and then beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form, 3 to 5 minutes. Fold the whipped cream into the cranberry mixture, one third at a time, until fully incorporated. Transfer to an 8-by-8-inch baking dish.
• Refrigerate or freeze for about 2 hours. Right before serving, garnish with the pomegranate seeds.

CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Combine cranberries, orange, mint, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Pulse just until chopped but not watery, 12 to 15 times.
• Whisk cream with remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a large bowl to stiff peaks. Add yogurt and continue whisking until stiff peaks form again. Gently fold in cranberry mixture and pecans, just until combined and no streaks of white remain.
• Transfer to a 2-quart serving dish or individual serving dishes. Cover and refrigerate at least 12 hours and up to 1 day. Serve chilled, dolloped with whipped cream, and, if desired, sprinkled with pomegranate seeds.