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A vibrant cranberry salad featuring fresh cranberries and greens in a white bowl

Quick way to grow a tasty Cranberry Salad

This quick cranberry salad recipe is a delightful mix of sweet and tart, perfect for a refreshing side dish or light meal. It comes together in minutes, making it ideal for busy days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 cups Fresh cranberries
  • 0.5 cup Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Orange zest
  • 0.5 cup Chopped pecans
  • 0.5 cup Diced celery
Dressing
  • 0.0 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Orange juice
Garnish
  • Mint leaves optional

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Medium bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a food processor, pulse cranberries and sugar until finely chopped but not pureed, then transfer to a medium bowl.
  2. Stir in orange zest, pecans, and celery into the cranberry mixture.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and orange juice until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Pour the dressing over the cranberry mixture and stir to combine thoroughly.
  2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serving
  1. Serve chilled, garnished with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Notes

For a sweeter salad, increase the amount of sugar. You can also add other nuts like walnuts or slivered almonds for variety. This salad is best served chilled.