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Cranberry Crunch Salad

November 27, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Are you looking for a delicious new salad to serve?  Try our new Cranberry Crunch Salad! It is filled with favorites such as cranberries, brussel sprouts, quinoa and pecans.


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8
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8
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  • CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 1 pound brussels sprouts sliced
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa cooled
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons agave
  • 1 fresh squeezed orange
  • 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
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  1. Clean prep area, wash hands, and wash produce.
  2. Slice brussels sprouts
  3. Whisk together dressing ingredients: agave, fresh squeezed orange juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper; set aside
  4. Toss together brussels sprouts, quinoa, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and dressing.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: brussel sprouts, cranberries, cranberry, Heart Healthy, pecan, quinoa, Salad, winter

Cran-Orange Swiss Chard

June 7, 2016 by Dinner Tonight


Cran-Orange Swiss Chard
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  • CourseSide Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Ingredients
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds Swiss Chard chopped
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup mandarian oranges drained
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  2. Wash and chop Swiss chard. Peel and chop onion.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until tender.
  4. Add Swiss Chard and sauté for 3 minutes or until just wilted.
  5. Stir in the orange juice and salt and pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in mandarin oranges and cranberries.
  6. Remove from heat. Stir in mandarin oranges and cranberries.
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Cran Orange Swiss Chard nutrition label

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cranberries, orange, side dish, swiss chard, vegetables

Turkey Tacos and Cranberry Salsa

November 16, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Try this turkey and cranberry twist on the classic taco! Either you can brown some ground turkey or use turkey leftovers!

Turkey Tacos and Cranberry Salsa
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8 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa
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8 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa
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8 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa
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8 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa
Ingredients
Cranberry Salsa
  • 2 cups frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 apple seeded and chopped
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ginger peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Tacos
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey (97/3)
  • 1/2 cup low fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 cups lettuce shredded
  • 1 bunch cilantro for garnish
  • 8 corn tortillas
Servings: 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Add frozen cranberries, apple, jalapeno, sugar, ginger, cilantro, and lemon juice to a skillet on medium heat and allow ingredients to cook together.
  3. Either use an immersion blender to blend salsa together in the pan or transfer the ingredients to a blender and blend until desired consistency.
  4. Next, brown the ground turkey in a skillet until it reaches 165 °F.
  5. Place ground turkey and the taco toppings (cheese, lettuce, and cilantro) in separate bowls for assembly.
  6. On a corn tortilla place the turkey, then lettuce, then cranberry salsa, then cheese.
  7. Top off the tacos with cilantro and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Turkey Tacos and Cranberry Salsa

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa (147g)
servings per container 8

Amount per serving
Calories	190					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	7	g			9	%	
Saturated Fat	2	g			10	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	45	mg			15	%	
Sodium	100	mg			4	%	
Total Carbohydrate	18	g			7	%	
Dietary Fiber	1	g			4	%	
Total Sugars	5	g					
Added Sugars	2	g			4	%	
Protein	14	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	68	mg			6	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	196	mg			4	%

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Fruity Crunchy Chicken Salad

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Chicken salad on a bed of lettuce plated in a yellow bowl on a pink plate.

 

Chicken salad on a bed of lettuce plated in a yellow bowl on a pink plate.
Fruity Crunchy Chicken Salad
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Fruity Crunchy Chicken Salad
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup chopped, cooked chicken breast
  • 1 cup canned mandarin orange segments drained and cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup almond slices
  • 1/2 cup peeled jicama chopped
  • 4 cups lettuce
  • 1/3 cup reduced fat salad dressing
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  1. Wash your hands well with soap and water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the chicken, orange pieces, cranberries, almonds, and jicama.
  3. Add the salad dressing and toss to coat.
  4. Cover the bowl with foil or plastic wrap.
  5. Refrigerate it for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  6. To serve, place a lettuce leaf on each plate.
  7. Place 1 cup of chicken salad on top of each lettuce leaf.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, chicken salad, cold, cranberries, cranberry, dinner, fruit, fruits, lunch, orange, recipe, recipes, Salad, salads, winter

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