Apricot Vinaigrette Recipes

MIXED GREENS WITH APRICOT VINAIGRETTE AND ALMONDS

"I used apricot preserves to sweeten a basic vinaigrette," says Bobby.

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Mixed Greens with Apricot Vinaigrette and Almonds image

Steps:

Whisk together the vinegar and jam in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
Put the greens in a large bowl, toss with the vinaigrette and top with the almonds.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 heaping tablespoon apricot jam
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 cups mixed baby greens (about 5 ounces)
1/4 cup slightly toasted sliced almonds

ARUGULA SALAD WITH PEAR, BLUE CHEESE AND APRICOT VINAIGRETTE

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Arugula Salad with Pear, Blue Cheese and Apricot Vinaigrette image

Steps:

Combine arugula leaves and bibb lettuce in a salad bowl. Squeeze a little lemon juice over pear slices to keep them from browning. Arrange them on top of lettuces. Top salad with blue cheese crumbles. Combine vinegar and apricot preserves. Stream in oil as you whisk dressing. Pour dressing over salad, season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and serve.

Ingredients

2 bunches arugula, washed and dried, stems trimmed (Look for 5 or 6 ounce sacks of washed and trimmed arugula leaves, available in some markets)
1 head bibb lettuce, torn
1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
1/2 lemon, juiced
8 ounces Maytag or other blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup apricot all fruit spread, found near jams and jellies (preferred brand Polaner)
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball the amount
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

APRICOT ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

This sweet and tangy citrus dressing perks up any salad, lending appeal to even a simple blend of mixed greens. Diana Rios - Lytle, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 5m

Yield about 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Apricot Orange Vinaigrette image

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon water
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH APRICOT VINAIGRETTE

Categories Salad Side Low Fat High Fiber Apricot Papaya Pistachio Green Bean Summer Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Green Bean Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette image

Steps:

Boil nectar in medium saucepan until reduced to scant * cup, about 5 minutes. Mix in vinegar and apricots. Let stand until apricots soften, about 15 minutes. Puree mixture in blender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool.
Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Cool in large bowl of ice water. Drain again. Pat beans dry with paper towels. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap green beans in paper towels. Cover vinaigrette and green beans separately and refrigerate.)
Place beans in large bowl. Add 6 tablespoons vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. In another large bowl, toss mixed greens with enough remaining vinaigrette to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Mound mixed greens in center of 6 plates. Surround with papaya slices. Arrange beans atop mixed greens. Sprinkle with pistachios and ricotta salata.

Ingredients

1 11 1/2-ounce can apricot-pineapple nectar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots (about 1 ounce)
1 1/4 pounds slender green beans, trimmed
1 5-ounce package mixed baby greens
1 papaya, peeled, seeded, thinly sliced lengthwise
3 tablespoons chopped unsalted dry roasted pistachios
1 1/2 ounces ricotta salata* or feta cheese, crumbled
*Available at cheese shops, some Italian markets and some specialty foods stores.