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:

50

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ingredients

  • Salad

  • 6 14 heads romaine lettuce, torn
  • 6 14 bunches fresh spinach, torn
  • 6 14 cups dried cranberries
  • 18 34 green onions, chopped
  • 3 18 cups glazed almonds (instructions below)
  • 4 23 cups fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • Dressing

  • 3 18 cups balsamic vinegar
  • 3 18 cups olive oil
  • 3 18 cups sugar
  • 6 14 to taste salt and pepper
  • Glazed Almonds

  • 12 12 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 18 cups 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? ›

Nutrition Facts

Ingredients: Almonds, cranberries, chicory root fiber, sugar, honey, rice flour, glucose syrup, soy lecithin, sea salt.

Can you use craisins instead of cranberries? ›

Yes, Craisins® Sweetened Dried Cranberries work well in baked goods; however, there is a 1/4 cup (60 mL) difference in measurement. If a recipe calls for one cup of fresh cranberries you should use 3/4 cup (175 mL) of Craisins®.

What to use instead of frozen cranberries? ›

If you can't get frozen cranberries, soak 50g dried cranberries in water, cranberry juice, apple or orange juice for 20 to 30 minutes before baking or chutney making.

Can I substitute fresh cranberries for dried? ›

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 are the ingredients in cranberry almond crunch? ›

WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, RICE, SUGAR, DRIED CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, SUGAR, GLYCERIN, SUNFLOWER OIL), WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, CORN MEAL, ALMONDS, CANOLA OIL, SALT, GLUCOSE SYRUP, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, COOKING MOLASSES, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURS, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, MALIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE.

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.

Are sweetened dried cranberries the same as Craisins? ›

Raw cranberries (fresh or frozen) are high in nutritional value and fiber while being low in carbohydrates and calories. Dried cranberries (often known as "Craisins," a brand name), however, can be quite different. Since cranberries are so tart, most dried versions have added sugar.

Which is healthier raisins or Craisins? ›

Our Pick: Raisins

In this nutrition faceoff, raisins win because they offer a high amount of potassium and have no sugar added. Practically speaking, both raisins and dried cranberries can be part of a diet consisting of minimally processed foods.

Are Craisins just raisins? ›

That's because, says Kriebel, Craisins are actually dried cranberries with sugar added to make them sweet. Raisins are just dried grapes, with no added sweeteners. Craisins are a dried cranberry brand created by Ocean Spray, known for growing cranberries.

What can I use instead of cranberries in a salad? ›

Substitution List
  • Dried Cherries. Dried cherries are one of the best substitutes for cranberries because they have a similar tartness that can complement sweet and savory dishes. ...
  • Pomegranate Seeds. ...
  • Raspberries. ...
  • Black Currants. ...
  • Blueberries. ...
  • Sour Cherries. ...
  • Goji Berries. ...
  • Dried Apricots.
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What is the closest berry to cranberries? ›

2. Red Currants. Red currants are the closest substitute for cranberries if you can't find cranberries in any form. They have a similar tart flavor and work well as a 1:1 substitute in most recipes.

Can I use cranberries that have been frozen for a year? ›

Cranberries freeze well when properly stored. They retain their color, good flavor and quality for eight to 12 months.

Why are there no fresh cranberries in the stores? ›

Why can't I find fresh cranberries year round? Fresh U.S. cranberries are only harvested in the fall and are available at your local grocery store from September through January.

Why are dried cranberries so expensive? ›

Low carry-over stocks and the prospect of a relatively small crop have caused spot market prices for dried cranberries to increase significantly in recent months.

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 are the main ingredients 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.

What are the healthiest almonds in the world? ›

Mamra almonds are considered to be one of the healthiest types of almonds in the world. These almonds are grown in Iran and have been a part of the country's traditional cuisine for centuries.

What are the ingredients in cranberry probiotics? ›

Inulin (0.8g/2g), Lactitol, Cranberry powder (150mg), Fructo-oligosaccharides (0.13g/2g), Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM, Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14, Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 and Silicon Dioxide.

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