Top 5 Cranberry Salads

Top 5 Cranberry Salads There it is on the table. A tubular-shaped gelatinous glob with the telltale rings indented into its circumference. The infamous can of cranberry sauce that inhabits a small space amongst the other usual suspects on the Thanksgiving dinner table. Nestled perhaps between the dinner rolls and the green bean casserole, the

Festive Cranberry Salad

Festive Cranberry Salad The mix of cranberries, oranges, apples and pecans just screams holiday season in this salad. Celery is the key to the perfection of this tasty dish. If you have room in your refrigerator, this gelatin-based dish can be poured into clear plastic cups to create portable individual servings. Ingredients: 1 bag fresh

From the Freezer Cranberry Salad

From the Freezer Cranberry Salad This dish is more like a dessert but is popular with the younger set that may have an aversion to the traditional cranberry salad concept. I like to make it in a cupcake pan and then drop the portions into short clear plastic cups. This looks pretty and protects the

Thanksgiving Day Salad

Thanksgiving Day Salad This is one of my favorite salads! The flaked coconut sets it apart from the other recipes the cranberry salad world. I save a few of the whole fresh cranberries and garnish the top with the cranberries and about a tablespoon of coconut just before serving. Ingredients: 3 cups fresh cranberries 3/4

Most Popular Cranberry Salad

Most Popular Cranberry Salad The name says it all. This salad likely appears in most family buffet lines on Thanksgiving for a good reason. It’s just that good! Reserve a few whole fresh cranberries to garnish the top of the dish before serving. Ingredients: 1 bag fresh cranberries 1 c. granulated sugar 1 (8-oz.) can

Cream Cheese Cranberry Salad

Cream Cheese Cranberry Salad Not your traditional salad but I promise the serving dish will be empty by the end of the meal! Ingredients: 2 (3-oz.) pkgs. raspberry gelatin 1 1/2 c. boiling water 1 (20-oz.) can crushed pineapple, undrained 1 can whole cranberry sauce 3/4 c. cranberry juice 1 c. pecans 1 (8-oz.) pkg.

Summer Fresh Salad

Summer Fresh Salad Ingredients: 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced 1 large tomato, diced 1 small yellow pepper, diced 1 small red pepper, diced 1 small green pepper, diced 1 medium red onion, diced 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar 1/2 c. zesty Italian salad dressing 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Directions: 1. In

Traditional Broccoli Salad

Traditional Broccoli Salad This recipe has a time-honored spot on the harvest table. I cut back on the onion just a bit when I make this for home. Ingredients: 1/2 c. low-fat plain yogurt 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1/2 c. granulated sugar 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 bunch broccoli, cut into bite-size florets (about 5

Banana Split Salad

Banana Split Salad Yes please! This salad is a great summertime dessert that the kids devoured. This salad makes about eight cups and is easy to double if you have a large container. Ingredients: 1 (3.4.-oz.) box instant banana pudding 1 (20-oz.) can crushed pineapple (do not drain) 1 (8-oz.) container whipped topping 1 c.

Basil Tomato Salad

Basil Tomato Salad Source: Margaret Trojan, Beaver Crossing, Neb. This recipe had several of my favorite garden-fresh ingredients and tasted so light! The flavor is enhanced if you can let it sit overnight in the refrigerator before serving. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar 2 Tbsp. fresh basil leaves, chopped 1/2 tsp.