Holiday Cranberry Apple Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Whisk the mustard and vinegar together in a small bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to create a dressing; set aside.
• Place the apple, pear, cranberries, baby greens, blue cheese, and walnuts into a large salad bowl. Toss gently to mix, then pour on the dressing, and toss to coat.

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• Coarsely chop the cranberries; place in a large bowl. Stir in marshmallows and sugar. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. , Just before serving, stir in the apples, grapes, walnuts and salt. Fold in whipped topping.

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• In a large bowl, stir together the cranberries, pineapple (with juice) and sugar. Let stand for about an hour, to let sugar dissolve, and then pour the mixture into a strainer over a bowl. Let drain, covered, in the refrigerator for at least two hours, or overnight. (Note: The drippings make a wonderful cranberry punch, when mixed with lemon-lime soda!)
• Before serving, whip the cream until soft peaks form. (You can sweeten the whipped cream with a little sugar, if desired.) In a large bowl, mix together the cranberry mixture, walnuts and marshmallows. Fold in the whipped cream and store in refrigerator until serving.

Steps:

• Mix mayo and dressing until blended. Add to apples in medium bowl; mix lightly.
• Spoon into large straight-sided clear bowl; top with layers of all remaining ingredients except nuts.
• Refrigerate 3 hours.
• Toss gently just before serving; sprinkle with nuts.

Steps:

• Open can of pineapple and drain pineapple, reserving juice. Pour juice into a 4 cup liquid measuring dish.
• Remove 1 Tablespoon of the crushed pineapple and set aside for garnish {if desired}
• Add enough cold water to pineapple juice until it measure 3 cups; pour int a large saucepan.
• Bring juice to a boil then remove from heat immediately.
• Add gelatin. Whisk mixture at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
• Add cranberry sauce and stir. {Gelatin mixture should be thick}.
• Pour mixture into a large bowl. Refrigerate 15 - 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Remove from fridge and stir in pineapple, apples and walnuts; stir gently.
• Pour into a medium serving bowl. & refrigerate for 4 hours or until completely firm.
• Top with reserved crushed pineapple just before serving.
• Store leftover gelatin in refrigerator.