Winter Squash And Honey Almond Cranberry Salad Recipes

ALMOND CRANBERRY SQUASH BAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the squash, 2 tablespoons butter, salt, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Stir cranberry sauce until softened; spoon over squash. , Combine the almonds, brown sugar and remaining butter; sprinkle over cranberry sauce. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

CRANBERRY-ALMOND GREEN SALAD WITH HONEY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, almonds, and cranberries.
• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine mustard, honey, lemon juice, and olive oil. Cover tightly and shake well to combine and emulsify. Add salt and pepper to taste, and shake again before serving.
• Pour dressing on salad and toss salad to coat. Crumble blue cheese on top, if using.

SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss carrots, greens, and half the cranberries and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, and oil.
• Drizzle salad with vinaigrette; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Garnish with remaining cranberries and almonds.

CRANBERRY-ALMOND SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine squash, 2 T butter, salt and spices.
• Place in 2 quart buttered baking dish.
• Stir cranberries and spoon over squash.
• Combine almonds, brown sugar and butter.
• Sprinkle over cranberries.
• Bake uncovered 350 for 1 hour or until browned and bubbly.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH CRANBERRIES AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• Bring chicken stock, butternut squash, red onion, and cranberries to a boil in a saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until squash is tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes. Drain.
• Heat butter and olive oil together in a large skillet over medium heat. Gently stir butternut squash mixture into hot butter and oil; sprinkle with brown sugar. Gently flip vegetables when browned, about 5 minutes per side. Sprinkle with almonds, Parmesan cheese, and salt.

HONEYED CRANBERRY WALDORF SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the apple, cranberries and celery. Combine mayonnaise and honey; pour over apple mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until serving.

WARM GREEN AND YELLOW SQUASH SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the vinegar, cranberry juice, honey and salt and white pepper to taste.
• Slowly add the oil and whisk until the oil is incorporated into the vinaigrette.
• Chop the cranberries and add them to the vinaigrette.
• Stir to combine. Set aside.
• Cut each zucchini and yellow squash in half lengthwise. Drag the tip of a spoon lengthwise along the cut half to remove the seedy core.
• Slice each half into 1/4-inch-thick half-moon slices. Steam the squash until the slices are just cooked through. The white flesh will start to look opaque and the slices will start to wilt. Be careful not to overcook. Transfer squash to a large bowl.
• Add the dressing gradually to the squash--just enough to keep the salad moist--and toss to combine. (You probably will not need all the.
• dressing.) Set aside for 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve immediately.
• Do Ahead Tip:.
• The squash can be sliced, covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated ahead of time. The dressing also can be made hours in advance, then whisked together again before adding to the squash.

WINTER CRANBERRY APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the Romaine salad, pecans, Craisins, apples, red onion, and feta cheese.
• I like to leave mine on top for presentation, but you can mix it all together.
• In a smaller bowl, mix the poppy seed, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and slowly add in the olive oil, stirring constantly.
• Pour the dressing over the salad.
• Serve immediately.