APRICOT GELATIN SALAD
I serve this smooth, fluffy salad all year for special meals, but it's so pleasant around Eastertime with its pretty color and fruity flavor. The apricot pieces are an unexpected treat. - Ellen Benninger, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add pineapple to gelatin and set aside. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and pineapple juice until smooth. Stir in gelatin mixture; chill until partially set, stirring occasionally. Stir in apricots and walnuts. Fold in whipped topping. pour into a 13x9-in. dish. Sprinkle with walnuts if desired. Chill until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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
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.
APRICOT DELIGHT
"My mother sent me the original recipe for this delightful dessert 45 years ago, and I lightened it up," writes Alice Case of Carrollton, Texas. With bits of angel food cake and a cream cheese-like texture, this refreshing treat tastes so rich that no one will guess it's light.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave 1 cup apricot nectar on high for 50-60 seconds or until hot. Sprinkle gelatin over hot nectar; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. , In a large bowl, combine remaining apricot nectar and enough water to measure 1-1/4 cups; whisk in pudding mix and milk powder for 1-2 minutes. Whisk in cooled gelatin; fold in whipped topping and cake. , Pour into an 11x7-in. dish. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Garnish with apricot slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 3g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
APRICOT SALAD
This is a great salad for the holidays due to the very festive orange color.
Provided by Cindy Carnes
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes Jell-O® Salad
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine gelatin, sugar and water. Bring to a boil and mix until dissolved. Remove from heat, add baby food and pineapple with juice. Stir, set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk, mix together until smooth. Pour into fruit mixture and whisk together.
- Stir in pecans and pour into a 9x13 inch pan. Refrigerate until chilled. Top with thawed whipped topping if desired. Sprinkle with pecans to decorate and cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 102.6 mg, Sugar 35 g
APRICOT DELIGHT ~ (OR PEACH)
I love this salad, and I've made it with both peach and apricot jello, and love them both. Quite refreshing! It's a great salad for a pot luck. Enjoy!
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Other Desserts
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. In a medium sauce pan, bring the pineapple and juice to a boil - stir in jello until dissolved and simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- 2. In large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until well blended. Add the pineapple mixture and baby food, then mix until well blended.
- 3. Fold in cool whip & nuts.
- 4. Spread into a 9 x 13 baking dish and refrigerate until set.
- 5. Serve salad as is or with whipped cream. I sometimes sprinkle nuts on top, before refrigerating. Enjoy! I find this salad refreshing.
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
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
APRICOT-ORANGE SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM/CREAM CHEESE TOPPING
This yummy salad has fruit and vegetables both in it and is topped with a delicious sour cream/cream cheese mixture with cinnamon in it. Make ahead so it can set and pull it out at meal time.
Provided by Trisha W
Categories Gelatin
Time 40m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring the water and grand marnier to a boil and pour over the gelatin in a large bowl. Stir till gelatin dissolves.
- Add the dried apricots and cranberries and let sit and cool for about 5-10 minutes.
- Using a potato peeler, make thin strips using one or two carrots so that you have 1/2 cup of carrot curls.
- Add the can of mandarin oranges with juice, the carrot strips, juice of two oranges and 1/2 C cold water.
- Stir, let set in a bowl or mold of choice in the refrigerator.
- Blend the topping ingredients well.
- After jello has set, spread on top. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.6, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 29.6, Sodium 139.7, Carbohydrate 42.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 36.7, Protein 4.3
APRICOT DELIGHTS
Make and share this Apricot Delights recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Divinemom5
Categories Candy
Time 45m
Yield 90 candies
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In food processor or blender, process orange juice and apricots until pureed.
- Combine apricot mixture and 2 cups sugar in a medium saucepan.
- Over medium high heat, stirring constantly, bring to boil.
- Keep stirring, reduce heat to medium and boil 12-14 minutes.
- Remove from heat and cool for 20 minutes.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of mixture into a small bowl of sugar.
- Press a pecan half into top of each candy.
- Spoon sugar over candy to coat.
- Sprinkle a sheet of wax paper with sugar.
- Use a fork to carefully transfer candy to paper.
- Store between sheets of waxed papers in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.1, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 0.6, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 7.5, Protein 0.4
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
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.
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Apricot Cheese Delight Orange Salad Recipes: A Tangy Treat For Your Taste Buds
The Ingredients That You Will Need
- 1 cup of apricots, sliced
- 1 cup of oranges, sliced
- 1 cup of cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup of raisins
- 1/2 cup of walnuts or almonds
- 1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
Instructions to Make the Apricot Cheese Delight Orange Salad
- Step 1: The first thing that you need to do is to wash all the fruits and vegetables that you will need for the recipe. After you have washed them, slice them into small pieces or cubes as required.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced apricots, oranges, cheese, raisins, and nuts. Toss the ingredients gently to mix them together.
- Step 3: Now it is time to prepare the dressing ingredients. To prepare the dressing, take another bowl and add honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, and olive oil. Whisk them together until they are fully combined.
- Step 4: Drizzle the dressing over the mixed ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Toss the ingredients again so that the dressing can be spread evenly across all the ingredients.
- Step 5: Put the mixed ingredients in the refrigerator for about an hour. This will allow the ingredients to marinate and absorb the flavors of the dressing.
- Step 6: Once the salad has chilled in the refrigerator, it is ready to serve. Take it out of the refrigerator, and garnish with some extra nuts and cheese if you like.
- Step 7: Enjoy your Apricot Cheese Delight Orange Salad! You can serve it as a side dish or a light meal.
Why You Should Try Making This Salad Recipe
- The combination of sweet apricots, tangy oranges, and savory cheese creates a unique and delicious flavor profile that you won't find in any other salad recipe.
- The dressing made with honey, lemon juice, and olive oil adds a sweet and citrusy flavor to the salad. It is light and refreshing, making it perfect for a hot summer day.
- This salad recipe is very easy to make. You can prepare it quickly with the ingredients you have at home. You don't need any special equipment or cooking skills to make it.
- The Apricot Cheese Delight Orange Salad is also very healthy. It is packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants that will help you stay healthy and fit.
- Finally, this salad recipe is very versatile. You can customize it to your liking by adding your favorite nuts, fruits, or vegetables. You can also adjust the amount of dressing and cheese to suit your taste.