Cranberry Salads



  • BOUNCING BERRY ALERT! Cranberries have lots of fiber, vitamin C, and other substances that make them a healthy food. They are thought to help protect us from urinary tract infections, as well as cancer and heart disease.


    What-To-Do-With-Left-Over-Turkey Salad

    large bowl of greens of your choice
    2 cups left-over cooked turkey pieces
    1 cup cranberries
    1/2 cup pecans

    Dressing:

    1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
    2 tablespoons vinegar
    1 tablespoon sugar
    1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
    1/2 cup oil

    Directions:

    Blend cranberry sauce, vinegar, sugar and half of the feta cheese in a blender. Slowly add oil.

    Place greens on plate and top with turkey, pecans, cranberries. Pour dressing over this mixture. Sprinkle remaining feta cheese over top.

  • BOUNCING BERRY ALERT! Cranberry juice contains a chemical that blocks pathogens that cause tooth decay.

    Apple Cranberry Salad

    2 beaten eggs
    2 tablespoons flour
    1 cup water
    1 cup granulated sugar
    2 teaspoons butter
    1 teaspoon vinegar

    Boil ingredients together and cool. Before serving, add apples, dried cranberries, nuts, bananas, and marshmallows.

    Cranberry Salad With Feta and Walnuts

    2 cups salad greens (whatever you prefer)

    1 cup dried sweetened cranberries

    4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

    1/2 cup walnut pieces

    2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

    1 tablespoon honey

    1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

    1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

    1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

    Directions: Toss greens, cranberries, cheese, and walnuts.Whisk vinegar, honey, mustard, and pepper until well blended.Add oil gradually, continuing to whisk until well blended.Pour over salad; toss to coat.

    Eat and enjoy!


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