Apricot Mango Carrot Salad Recipes

OLD-FASHIONED CARROT SALAD

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Old-Fashioned Carrot Salad image

Steps:

Peel the carrots and grate them in a food processor fitted with the large grating attachment. If you lay the carrots on their sides in the feed tube, you will have nice long grated strands. Place the grated carrots in a large bowl and add the mayonnaise, pineapple, raisins, salt, and pepper. Toss well and season to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Ingredients

2 bunches topped carrots
1 cup good mayonnaise
1/2 golden pineapple, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD

Shaved carrots spiced with coriander, cumin, cayenne and cinnamon are tossed with golden raisins and a light lemon dressing.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Moroccan Carrot Salad image

Steps:

Peel the carrots and shave them into ribbons with a vegetable peeler. Put in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice, oil, raisins, coriander, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and 3/4 teaspoon salt and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds carrots
2 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons golden raisins (or chopped dried apricots)
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Large pinch of cayenne
Large pinch of cinnamon
Kosher salt
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving

FRUIT SALAD WITH APRICOT DRESSING

When I serve this lovely refreshing salad for picnics and holidays, the bowl empties fast. -Carol Lambert, El Dorado, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 26 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Fruit Salad with Apricot Dressing image

Steps:

In a microwave-safe bowl, stir the sugar, cornstarch and apricot nectar until smooth. Microwave, uncovered, on high until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla. Refrigerate. , In a large bowl, combine the fruit. Drizzle with dressing; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cans (5-1/2 ounces each) apricot nectar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 large red apples, coarsely chopped
8 medium firm bananas, sliced
1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into chunks (about 5 cups)
1 quart fresh strawberries, quartered
2 cups green grapes

RED CABBAGE, CARROT, AND APRICOT SALAD

Here's a nice change of pace from "white" coleslaw. It adds a refreshing note to spicy meals and adds vibrant color to the plate.

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Steps:

Grate the cabbage and carrots with a coarse grating attachment in a food processor or slice the cabbage into short thin shreds by hand and grate the carrots with a hand grater, or, if you'd prefer, slice them into thin rounds.
Combine the cabbage and carrots in a serving bowl with the remaining ingredients and mix well. Let the salad stand, covered, for about 30 minutes before serving.
Calories: 79
Total Fat: 0g
Protein: 2g
Carbohydrate: 16g
Cholesterol: 1mg
Sodium: 38mg

Ingredients

1/2 small head red cabbage
3 to 4 medium or 2 large carrots
1/2 cup dried apricots, sliced
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt

APRICOT GLAZED CARROTS

Carrots are cooked tender then mixed with a tangy apricot sauce. Serve cold or slightly warm.

Provided by Eleanor

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Apricot Glazed Carrots image

Steps:

Add carrots to a pot of lightly salted water, and bring to a low boil. Simmer until carrots are tender. Drain.
Put melted butter in a bowl, and stir in apricot preserves. Stir in nutmeg, salt, orange zest, and lemon juice. Add carrots, and stir well to coat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 189 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

Ingredients

2 pounds carrots, peeled and diagonally sliced
3 tablespoons butter, melted
⅓ cup apricot preserves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
chopped fresh parsley for garnish

APRICOT SALAD

Colorful gelatin salad adds a spot of brightness to any table. It blends well with this holiday feast. We children didn't know if it should be a salad or dessert, with its smooth texture and delicate flavor.-Fae Fisher, Callao, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Apricot Salad image

Steps:

Dissolve gelatin in boiling water; set aside. Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in milk until smooth. Stir in gelatin. Add pineapple, mixing well. Refrigerate., When mixture begins to thicken, fold in whipped topping. Pour into a 2-1/2-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. If desired, serve with canned apricots and fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Ingredients

2 packages (3 ounces each) apricot gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup whole milk
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1-3/4 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
Canned apricots and fresh mint leaves, optional