Cranberry Avocado Tossed Salad Recipes

CRANBERRY-AVOCADO SALSA

Cranberry-Avocado Salsa image

This is a delicious holiday salsa to serve with pita crisps.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 minced jalapeno
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
2 ripe avocados, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3/4 cup halved cranberries
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Pita crisps or tortilla chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 minced jalapeno (seeds removed for less heat, if desired), and 1/4 cup chopped red onion.
Add 2 ripe avocados, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, 3/4 cup halved cranberries, drained well on paper towels, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper; toss gently to combine. Serve with Pita Crisps or tortilla chips, as desired.

CRANBERRY-AVOCADO TOSSED SALAD

Cranberry-Avocado Tossed Salad image

The red and green colors in this salad make it a natural for a yuletide dinner. Plus the dressing and ingredients give it a sweet-tangy flavor. -Marsha Postar, Lubbock, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings (about 1 cup vinaigrette).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup thawed cranberry juice concentrate
4 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
SALAD:
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 cups torn romaine
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1 package (5 ounces) dried cranberries
1 small red onion, chopped
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted if desired
1/3 cup sunflower kernels

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE

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Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

12 oz. baby mixed greens, spinach, and/or arugula
2 medium avocados, sliced
¾ cup dried cranberries
¾ cup roasted almonds
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. poppy seeds
½ tsp. paprika
2 tsp. dried mustard
1 tablespoon minced sweet onion
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
¼ cup raw honey (optional)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dressing, season to taste, and stir well. Place the greens in a large bowl. Add the avocado and dried cranberries. Pour ¼ cup of the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Scatter the almonds over the salad. Serve with some extra dressing.

STRAWBERRY-AVOCADO TOSSED SALAD

Strawberry-Avocado Tossed Salad image

Delicious and beautiful! Strawberries and avocado on top of romaine drizzled with a honey vinaigrette dressing. Perfect with a grilled steak and crusty bread.-Pam Nordahl, Edina, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
8 teaspoons sugar
8 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups torn romaine
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and thinly sliced
20 fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, honey, vinegar, lemon juice and salt. , Divide romaine among 4 salad plates. Top each with avocado and strawberries. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 29g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TOSSED CRANBERRY SALAD

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Dinner guests rave about this salad's poppy seed dressing. &mash;Marilyn Bue, Princeton, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

10 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
1 cup dried cranberries
DRESSING:
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a blender, combine the sugar, oil, onion, vinegar, cranberry sauce, salt and mustard; cover and process until blended. Add poppy seeds; cover and pulse for 5-10 seconds. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APPLE, PECAN, CRANBERRY, AND AVOCADO SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING

Apple, Pecan, Cranberry, and Avocado Spinach Salad with Balsamic Dressing image

I like using Cripp, Braeburn, or Gala apples in this yummy salad!

Provided by teenbeauty

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup baby spinach leaves
1 tablespoon dried cranberries
1 tablespoon chopped salted pecans
½ apple, cored and diced
1 tablespoon diced red onion
2 tablespoons grated carrot
¼ avocado, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, or to taste

Steps:

Place spinach, cranberries, pecans, apple, onion, carrot, and avocado into a bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 241 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

CRANBERRY AVOCADO SALAD W/SWEET BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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Oh my! A field of greens topped with avocados, cilantro, craisins, spiced almonds and drizzled with a white balsamic vinaigrette. Kudos to The Café Sucré Farine, Chris Scheuer.

Provided by gailanng

Categories Spinach

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons dried mustard
1 tablespoon minced sweet onion
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
12 ounces Baby Spinach, arugula, field greens
1 small bunch cilantro, washed and dried, leaves removed whole from stems
2 medium avocados, peeled and halved
3/4 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup candied spiced almonds (see Candied and Spiced Almonds)

Steps:

For the dressing: Combine all ingredients in a pint sized glass jar and shake well to dissolve sugar.
For the salad: place greens and cilantro leaves in a large bowl.
Add avocado and dried cranberries and about 1/4 cup of the dressing and toss gently.
Scatter candied almonds over salad and sprinkle lightly with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pass extra dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.8, Fat 45.4, SaturatedFat 5.7, Sodium 303.6, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 13.3, Protein 7.7

CRANBERRY-PEAR TOSSED SALAD

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Kris Hernandez of Oneida, Wisconsin often treats dinner guests to this colorful and fruity salad. Pears, dried cranberries and mixed greens are combined with sugarcoated walnuts and blue cheese, then drizzle with a sweep apricot-flavored dressing that's sure to tantalize the taste buds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/3 cup apricot nectar
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
12 cups torn mixed salad greens
3 medium ripe pears, sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

For dressing, in a large bowl, whisk together the first six ingredients; set aside. In a heavy small skillet, melt sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add walnuts; stir to coat. Remove from the heat. , In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, pears and cranberries. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with nuts and blue cheese; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY ALMOND SPINACH SALAD

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If you want something new to try for your Thanksgiving menu, toss this salad together. Fresh spinach leaves are tossed with toasted almonds and dried cranberries and drizzled with poppy seed dressing. It's likely to become a holiday tradition at your house, too. -Michelle Krzmarzick Torrance, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup canola oil
10 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 12 cups)
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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