Name: Cranberry Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 290 min
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh or frozen cranberries; 0.5 cup pure maple syrup; 0.25 cup water; 2 cups chopped unpeeled Honeycrisp apples; 0.75 cup orange segments; 0.75 cup thinly sliced celery; 0.5 cup chopped toasted walnuts; 1 teaspoon lime zest or lemon zest; 0.5 teaspoon salt

Cranberry Salad

This colorful and healthy cranberry salad recipe will brighten up any holiday meal. It's sweet but not overly so, with juicy oranges, crunchy walnuts and crisp celery and apples.

Julia Levy

Updated on December 16, 2022

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

4 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy High Fiber Low Sodium Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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Are Cranberries Good for Weight Loss?

There are nutrition choices, exercises and lifestyle changes that can help you lose weight. Certain foods, like fresh fruits and vegetables, can help you achieve your weight-loss goals. Cranberries are nutritious and have several health benefits. From improving the health of your gut microbiome to potentially helping prevent some chronic diseases, cranberries are a healthy addition to your diet. One cup of raw cranberries has only 46 calories with 3 grams of fiber and 14 milligrams of vitamin C, making them a delicious and nutritious addition to holiday recipes.

How Long Does Cranberry Salad Last?

Cranberry salad can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 1 day.

Additional reporting by Jan Valdez

Ingredients

1 pound fresh or frozen cranberries
½ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup water
2 cups chopped unpeeled Honeycrisp apples
¾ cup orange segments
¾ cup thinly sliced celery
½ cup chopped toasted walnuts
1 teaspoon lime zest or lemon zest
½ teaspoon salt

Directions

Place cranberries, maple syrup and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop and the mixture thickens, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool for about 30 minutes.
Stir apples, orange segments, celery, walnuts, zest and salt into the cranberry mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 4 hours or up to overnight. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Equipment

Large saucepan

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

202	Calories
7g	Fat
37g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 202
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 37g	13%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 26g
Added Sugars 18g	36%
Protein 2g	5%
Total Fat 7g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Vitamin A 178IU	4%
Vitamin C 25mg	28%
Folate 23mcg	6%
Sodium 210mg	9%
Calcium 60mg	5%
Iron 1mg	3%
Magnesium 31mg	7%
Potassium 278mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.