Cranberry Orange Nut Salad Grandma's
Bright, zesty, and bursting with festive flavors, Grandma's Cranberry Orange Nut Salad is the perfect addition to your holiday table! This vibrant no-cook recipe combines finely chopped fresh cranberries with juicy oranges, crunchy walnuts or pecans, crisp apples, and celery for a delightful medley of textures and tastes. Lightly sweetened with granulated sugar and elevated with a hint of fresh orange zest, this chilled fruit and nut salad is a refreshing complement to rich holiday dishes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this timeless recipe is as simple as it is satisfying, making it an ideal side dish or appetizer for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any family gathering.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 2 medium fresh oranges
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup walnuts (or pecans), chopped
- 1 medium apple, diced
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and drain the fresh cranberries thoroughly. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
Step 2
Place the cranberries in a food processor and pulse until they are finely chopped but not pureed. If you don't have a food processor, you can chop them finely by hand.
Step 3
Peel the oranges and remove any seeds. Dice the orange segments into small pieces.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cranberries, diced oranges, and granulated sugar. Stir thoroughly to ensure the sugar is evenly distributed. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sugar to dissolve.
Step 5
Fold in the chopped walnuts (or pecans), diced apple, finely chopped celery, and orange zest. Mix gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Step 6
Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding a little more sugar, depending on your preference.
Step 7
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to enhance the flavors.
Step 8
Serve cold as a side dish or enjoy as a refreshing holiday salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1276.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1973.6 |
| Total Fat 81.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 128.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 321.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 34.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 265.9g | |
| Protein 25.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 286.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1859.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories