Cranberry Almond Rice Salad Recipes

CRANBERRY AND ALMOND RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Stir cranberries and jasmine rice into onion until rice is coated with oil and rice is lightly toasted, about 5 minutes more.
• Pour chicken broth into skillet and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
• Bring rice mixture to a boil over high heat, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 22 minutes.
• Remove skillet from heat; stir green onions, cilantro, and almonds into rice mixture. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

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 RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, combine the rice, cranberries and green onions. , In a small bowl, combine the sugar, minced onion, poppy seeds and paprika; whisk in the vinegars and oil. Drizzle over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in the almonds.

CRANBERRY ALMOND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast almonds, stirring occasionally until fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove from pan and set aside.
• 2. In a large bowl, combine spinach and Ranch dressing. Gently toss to coat leaves.
• 3. Add dried cranberries, feta cheese and toasted almonds. Gently toss to combine.
• 4. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.

ALMOND CRANBERRY RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook, stirring constantly, until golden and nutty smelling, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and reserve.
• Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the saucepan and add the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and cranberries and cook, stirring, until well coated, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste, and increase the heat to medium-high. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 18 minutes. Take off the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in half of the reserved almonds and the parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with the remaining toasted almonds.

CRANBERRY ALMOND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together first 6 ingredients; gradually whisk in oil. In a large bowl, toss spinach, cranberries and green onions with dressing; sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

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.