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A bowl of fresh cranberry salad with mixed greens.

Quick way to grow a tasty Cranberry Salad

This recipe is for a delicious and quick cranberry salad. It combines fresh cranberries with a creamy dressing for a delightful side dish or light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup pecans, chopped
Dressing
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and finely chop the fresh cranberries and celery. Roughly chop the pecans.
Combine
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped cranberries, celery, and pecans.
Make Dressing
  1. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the cranberry mixture and stir until everything is well coated. Serve chilled.

Notes

For a sweeter salad, you can add more sugar to the dressing. You can also toast the pecans for extra flavor.