Cranberry salad

Heart Smart Gluten Free Low Sodium

Cranberries are good for you! They contain phytochemicals which may help lower your risk for many types of cancer.

Ingredients

1 cup chopped fresh cranberries
2 tablespoons sugar
2 large apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup light mayonnaise

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, toss cranberries and sugar together. Set aside.
  2. Place the chopped apple in a medium bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. Add the apples, celery, walnuts and mayonnaise to the cranberry mixture. Toss to combine.
  4. Cover and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  5. Serve chilled.

Makes 6 servings

Recipe contains: nuts, egg 

Carb choices per serving: 1 1/2

Source: Health Online, Inc.; soar.berkeley.edu; Your Health eMagazine, Oct./Nov. 2000
First Published: 10/01/2010
Last Reviewed: 11/19/2014

This salad can be slightly tart or surprisingly sweet, depending on the type of apple you choose. Try Granny Smith for a tart-tasting salad or Pink Lady if you’re craving something sweet.

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