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Cranberry Salad Bliss

Cranberry Salad Bliss: A Creamy Festive Delight to Savor

Cranberry Salad Bliss is a refreshing combination of tart cranberries, crunchy pecans, and sweet Honeycrisp apples, all enveloped in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For a Creamy Delight
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries Choose firm, bright red berries
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Plain preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Adjust sweetness to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Prevents apple browning
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavors
For Crunch and Sweetness
  • 2 medium Honeycrisp Apples Diced and tossed with lemon juice
  • 1 cup Pecans Toasted for flavor
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Pomegranate Seeds For extra flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Citrus Zest Elevates dressing flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Cranberry Salad Bliss
  1. Rinse 2 cups of fresh cranberries under cool water in a colander and place them on a kitchen towel to dry.
  2. Dice 2 Honeycrisp apples into bite-sized pieces and toss with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a mixing bowl.
  3. Combine dried cranberries, lemon-juiced apples, and 1 cup of toasted pecans in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Whisk together 1 cup of Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  5. Pour the dressing over the fruit and nut mixture and gently fold until all components are well coated.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Stir gently and serve garnished with extra pecans or pomegranate seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best served chilled and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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