Best Grapefruit Orange Apricot Salad Recipes

APRICOT SALAD

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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

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

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 CHEESE DELIGHT (ORANGE SALAD)

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I have been eating this since childhood and love it! "Cooking time" includes chilling time and is estimated. I normally make this the day before I need it.

Provided by South Carolina Girl

Categories Fruit

Time 4h25m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

15 ounces canned apricots, chopped with juice
20 ounces crushed canned pineapple
6 ounces orange Jello gelatin
2 cups hot water
1 cup mini marshmallows
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces Cool Whip
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

Drain pineapple and save the juice for topping.
Dissolve Jello in the 2 cups of hot water.
Fold in apricots (with juice), drained pineapple, and marshmallows. Chill until firm.
To make the topping, combine sugar and flour in a saucepan.
Blend in egg and butter.
Add pineapple juice, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
Cool thoroughly.
Fold in whipped cream, and spread topping over congealed salad.
Sprinkle with grated cheese, and chill.

CITRUS FRUIT SALAD

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Fresh pineapple with yogurt and pecans is a merry update of the classic ambrosia salad. We stir it up for breakfast, a snack or as a bright side. -Heather Rivers, Boise, ID

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cubed (about 5 cups)
5 clementines, peeled and segmented (seeded if necessary)
1 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in yogurt., Just before serving, add fruit and stir gently to combine. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.