Cranberry Romaine Salad Recipes

ROMAINE SALAD WITH APPLES AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• In large serving bowl, place lettuce, apple, cranberries and green onions.
• Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.

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 ROMAINE SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIRGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Just before serving, drizzle 1/4 cup dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve with remaining dressing.

CRANBERRY ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoons butter. Cook and stir almonds until toasted. Let cool.
• Melt 1 tablespoons butter. Add sugar. Cook and stir pecans until toasted. Let cool.
• Combine greens with toasted almonds and pecans and cranberries and choice of fruit and cheese.
• Whisk together sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, onion, paprika, vinegars, and oil. Toss with salad when ready to serve.

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.

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.

BLUE CHEESE AND DRIED CRANBERRY TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• Layer the romaine lettuce with the cucumber, grape tomatoes, pecans, cranberries, and blue cheese in a large salad bowl. Dress the salad with the balsamic vinaigrette before serving.

CRANBERRY-AVOCADO TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. Gradually whisk in oil., Gently toss avocado with lemon juice. In a large bowl, combine romaine, spinach, cranberries, onion and avocado; drizzle with 1/2 cup vinaigrette. Sprinkle with almonds and sunflower kernels; serve immediately. Drizzle with additional vinaigrette or, if desired, save for another use.

APPLE CRANBERRY WALNUT CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, apples, cranberries, walnuts, bacon, and feta cheese.
• In a smaller bowl, combine poppy seed dressing with balsamic vinaigrette. Drizzle over salad right before serving. If you prefer your salad to have more dressing, feel free to experiment with the combination.