Cranberry Salad with Pecans

Bursting with festive flavors, this Cranberry Salad with Pecans is a vibrant, refreshing side dish perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion. Featuring tart fresh cranberries sweetened with a touch of sugar and balanced by zesty orange juice and zest, this salad offers a delightful contrast of textures with crisp celery, juicy red apple, and crunchy toasted pecans. Tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt and honey dressing, it’s a lighter, healthier alternative to traditional holiday fare. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this dish is as easy as it is delicious. Serve it chilled and garnished with fresh mint leaves for a stunning presentation that tastes as good as it looks!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces fresh cranberries
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoons orange zest
• 0.25 cups orange juice
• 0.5 cups celery
• 1 medium red apple
• 0.5 cups pecans
• 0.5 cups Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoons honey
• 4 leaves fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the cranberries under cold water and dry them well. Place the cranberries in a food processor and pulse a few times until they are coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl.

Step 2

Add the sugar and orange zest to the chopped cranberries. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 3

Rinse and finely dice the celery. Core and chop the red apple into small pieces (leave the skin on for added color and texture).

Step 4

Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Allow them to cool, then roughly chop.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt and honey until smooth. Pour the dressing over the cranberry mixture and stir to combine.

Step 6

Fold in the diced celery, apple, and toasted pecans gently to maintain texture.

Step 7

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld further.

Step 8

Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired, and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(942.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1163.8

Total Fat 37.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.9g
Cholesterol 4mg	0%
Sodium 98.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 204.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.8g	0%
Total Sugars 162.0g
Protein 15.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 198.1mg	0%
Iron 2.8mg	0%
Potassium 1089.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.8%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 67.1%