Cranberry Almond Lettuce Salad Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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Submitted by Chris from Kansas

"This salad has a great combination of toppings, a sweet dressing and crunchy glazed almonds."

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Ready In:
20mins

Ingredients:
12
Serves:

8-10

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ingredients

  • Salad

  • 1 head romaine lettuce, torn
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach, torn
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 12 cup glazed almonds (instructions below)
  • 34 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • Dressing

  • 12 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 12 cup olive oil
  • 12 cup sugar
  • salt and pepper
  • Glazed Almonds

  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 12 cup sliced almonds

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directions

  • 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.

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  1. This is a great salad! I just used a mixture of greens that I had growning in my garden. I used craisins and we did not even use the cheese. The dressing was simple and very tasty. With all of the salad that we have growing in the garden we will use this often. We love the dressing and have used it for other salad combinations. I did use a raspberry balsamic vinegar and have used a splenda blend instead of sugar.

    Chef likestocook

  2. This salad is DELICIOUS! I've made it three times and keep getting cravings for it, so I'm making it again for dinner tonight. The dressing makes it 5 stars- it's simple yet fabulous! I use Splenda and it comes out great. (Cut back on the Splenda if you don't like sweet dressing, it comes out veeeery sweet, which I love!)

    Millie1981

  3. Great combination of ingredients, but far too much sugar for my liking. I think the cranberries (I used a mix of cranberries and raisins) give the salad enough sweetness and simply toasting the almonds would work better than glazing them in sugar.. unless you want to serve an unusual dessert of course :) Saying this, I guess if you use unsweetened (naturally sour) cranberries then adding a little extra sweetness might work well. Very difficult to find unsweetened cranberries around here though. I also found that I didn't even need half the dressing I made following the recipe.. so need to make some more salad tomorrow to use it up!!

    kaiiiileeen

  4. This is a very yummy recipe! I started with 1/4 cup of sugar for the dressing, but I didn't think it was sweet enough, ended up using just under a 1/2 cup. The dressing has a strong flavor with the balsamic vinegar and a little goes a long way IMO. It also makes a lot, I probably have enough for a whole second salad and then some. Thanks for posting this, I made it for dinner guests and everyone enjoyed it!

    KeeperAtHome

  5. Wonderful, wonderful!!!!Worth more than 5 stars.Great recipe Chris-Thanks.

    herbr

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  1. It was good! My friends loved it. I used walnuts instead of almonds, since that's what I had, and red wine vinegar instead of balsamic, so next time I'll try the others. Perhaps because of the red wine vinegar or because my dressing proportions weren't exact, I thought the dressing was a little strong, but otherwise it was yummy.

    Stove of Shame

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in cranberry almonds? ›

Ingredients: Almonds, cranberries, chicory root fiber, sugar, honey, rice flour, glucose syrup, soy lecithin, sea salt. Allergen Information: Contains almonds and soy. May contain peanuts, tree nuts and sesame seeds. May contain nut shell fragments.

How to make salads that are actually good? ›

How to Make a Salad You'll Actually Want to Eat
  1. 1: Think Beyond Lettuce and Greens.
  2. 2: Add Heft with Grains and Nuts.
  3. 3: Add Beans or Other Proteins.
  4. 4: Make Your Own Homemade Salad Dressing.
  5. 5: Make it a Flavor Party.
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What is a substitute for dried cranberries in baking? ›

You'll probably want to use about 1 cup of fresh cranberries for every 1/2 cup of dried cranberries called for in the recipe. You can also look for recipes calling for fresh blueberries and use cranberries instead. Since they're similar in size, fresh blueberries and cranberries can be substituted one-for-one.

What is the main ingredient in almonds? ›

Almonds are rich in protein, fibre, vitamin E, calcium, copper, magnesium and riboflavin. They are also a source of iron, potassium, zinc and the B vitamins, niacin, thiamine and folate.

Are cranberries and almonds good for you? ›

Dried cranberry supplies ample vitamin C for immunity, while mint and coriander leaves offer calcium for strong bones. Almonds are a rich source of proteins for enhanced muscle strength and enzyme activity.

What should every salad have? ›

Top 20 Healthy Salad Toppings
  • Salads are typically made by combining lettuce or mixed greens with an assortment of toppings and a dressing. ...
  • Chopped Raw Vegetables. ...
  • Nuts and Seeds. ...
  • Dried Fruit. ...
  • Whole Grains. ...
  • Beans and Legumes. ...
  • Fresh Fruit. ...
  • Baked Tortilla or Pita Chips.
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How do restaurants make salads so crisp? ›

The Keys to Crisp Lettuce

Lettuce actually needs a good amount of airflow, in addition to a bit of moisture (but not too much!), in order to stay crisp. That's why restaurants store their lettuce in special perforated bins that allow for air circulation while it's held in the fridge.

Why do restaurant salads taste better than homemade? ›

Restaurants salt their salads.

This resulted in every bite tasting vibrant and flavorful. "Season your salad just like you would anything else," Simpson said. "Salt is a big difference between salads at home and salads in a restaurant." This doesn't mean you have to make your salads salty!

Can you eat raw cranberries in a salad? ›

You can add them to smoothies or salads, or eat them whole. Eating raw cranberries is safe and easy, though their sharp, bitter flavor isn't for everyone. Be sure to clean and sort them thoroughly.

Why should cranberries not be eaten raw? ›

Yes, raw cranberries are safe to consume raw, but you probably don't want to eat them that way. "Cranberries are safe to eat raw. However, usually they are cooked and have sugar added because of the bitter and sharp taste they have when raw," says Kelly West Keyser, a registered dietitian in Alabama.

Why is my cranberry salad runny? ›

The simplest reason that your cranberry sauce is too runny is that it has too much liquid in it. Usually, this is just water, but some people use orange juice or other flavored fluids. No matter what you're using, the answer is to cook it longer.

What are the ingredients in cranberry supplements? ›

Cranberry pills are small tablets or capsules made from dried, powdered cranberries. They provide many of the same health benefits as fresh cranberries. Some cranberry pills also contain other ingredients, such as vitamin C or probiotics, to enhance their effects.

What is the active ingredients of cranberry? ›

Flavonoids were the major compounds identified among over 150 compounds in the large cranberry [3]. Flavonoids are classified into subgroups that include anthocyanins, flavonols, and proanthocyanidins. The large cranberry was found to contain 13 anthocyanins, 16 flavonols, and 26 phenolic acids and benzoates [3].

What is the active ingredient in cranberry supplements? ›

Cranberry contains an array of active constituents, but a number of studies have suggested that proanthocyanidins (PAC) and fructose are the main active ingredients to prevent bacterial adhesion to the urinary tract [26].

What are the healthiest almonds in the world? ›

The Iranian mamra almonds have the highest fat content of any variety of almond, making them a great choice for those looking to boost their overall health. The best mamra almonds have a high oil content, which means they're full of healthy fats and are also low in carbohydrates.

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