cranberry salad recipes
This vibrant and refreshing cranberry salad combines the tangy flavor of cranberries with crunchy nuts and sweet apples, all brought together by a light dressing. Perfect as a side dish for holiday gatherings or a healthy addition to any meal.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 cutting board
- 1 serving dish
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 medium apple, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped Feel free to substitute the nuts with seeds for a nut-free version.
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey For added sweetness, consider adding a handful of raisins or dried cranberries.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by rinsing the fresh cranberries under cold water. Remove any damaged ones and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped apples, celery, walnuts (or pecans), and red onion.
- In another small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Add the cranberries to the mixture in the mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the nuts with seeds for a nut-free version.
This salad can be prepared a few hours in advance; store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
For added sweetness, consider adding a handful of raisins or dried cranberries.