Holiday Salad With Cranberry-Cherry Maple Vinaigret

Name: Holiday Salad With Cranberry-Cherry Maple Vinaigrette And Candied Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the salad dressing...; 1/4 cup fresh cranberries (or leftover cranberry jelly); 2-3 tablespoons hot-sweet pepper jelly; 1/3 cup cranberry juice; 1/4 cup tart cherry juice; 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard; 2 teaspoons maple syrup; 1 teaspoon maple extract; 1 bunch chives, chopped; 1 pinch zest from orange; 2-3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1/3 cup grapeseed, canola or liquid coconut oil; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; For the candied walnuts...; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cups walnuts; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 pinch orange zest

Servings: persons

For the salad dressing...
1/4 cup fresh cranberries (or leftover cranberry jelly)
2-3 tablespoons hot-sweet pepper jelly
1/3 cup cranberry juice
1/4 cup tart cherry juice
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon maple extract
1 bunch chives, chopped
1 pinch zest from orange
2-3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup grapeseed, canola or liquid coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
For the candied walnuts...
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups walnuts
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch orange zest

1
Whisk together and heat first 7 ingredients on low heat, just until cranberries soften, then remove from stove.
2
Place chives, orange zest, and cider vinegar into food processor or blender with warm cranberry liquid mixture. Blend until well combined.
3
Slowly drizzle in oil until dressing fully combines.
4
Add salt and pepper to taste.
5
Put into refrigerator and chill for 1 hour before serving.
6
In a saucepan, gently heat butter, walnuts, sugar and cinnamon.
7
Cook on medium heat until carmelized.
8
Stir in orange zest toward end of cooking.
9
Spoon and spread out walnuts onto wax paper to cool.
10
Store in refrigerator.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the salad dressing..., 1/4 cup fresh cranberries (or leftover cranberry jelly), 2-3 tablespoons hot-sweet pepper jelly, 1/3 cup cranberry juice, and more.

Yes, Holiday Salad With Cranberry-Cherry Maple Vinaigrette And Candied Walnuts falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Holiday Salad With Cranberry-Cherry Maple Vinaigrette And Candied Walnuts

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