Watercress And Broccoli Salad With Dried Cranberries Recipes

BROCCOLI CRANBERRY SALAD

Fresh broccoli tossed with dried cranberries combined with bacon. Great for family gatherings.

Provided by lovecakes

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Broccoli Cranberry Salad image

Steps:

Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.
Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar in a bowl; refrigerate until ready to combine with salad.
Combine broccoli, onion, bacon, sunflower seeds, and cranberries in a large bowl. Drizzle mayonnaise dressing over broccoli mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 355.4 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

Ingredients

6 strips bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 heads broccoli, finely chopped
½ cup chopped red onion
⅓ cup salted sunflower kernels, toasted
¼ cup dried cranberries

FRESH BROCCOLI SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES

This hearty side makes a nice change-of-pace salad. It's crunchy, creamy and simply delicious. You'd never guess it's light! -Dana Herbert, Goshen, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Fresh Broccoli Salad with Cranberries image

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, water chestnuts, cranberries and onion. , In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

6 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH DRIED FRUIT AND ALMONDS

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Watercress Salad with Dried Fruit and Almonds image

Steps:

Make a quick vinaigrette by whisking together the vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper (or throw the ingredients into a small jar with a lid, cover, and shake). Pour the vinaigrette over the watercress and toss to coat. Garnish with the toasted slivered almonds and dried cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calorie, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 142 milligrams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 6 grams

Ingredients

2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 bunches watercress, hand-torn
1 cup almonds, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries