Best Lettuce With Apricot Salad And Honey Raspberry Dressing Recipes

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LETTUCE WITH APRICOT SALAD AND HONEY-RASPBERRY DRESSING



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Not only do the apricots add a beautiful color to this salad, but they contain nutrients to help hearts and eyes. To our diets they add vitamin A (a powerful antioxidant) and C, potassium, beta-carotene and that much needed dietary fiber.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small head iceberg lettuce (or your choice)
1 cup dried apricot, slivered
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1/2 tablespoon honey
1 minced small shallots or 2 tablespoons onions
salt and pepper
6 large cupped boston lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Tear lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place in bowl and sprinkle with apricots.
  • Process olive oil, vinegar, honey and onion or shallot.
  • Pour dressing over lettuce and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange over Boston lettuce on individual plates. Spoon lettuce/apricot mixture over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.5, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 13.4, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 21.2, Protein 2.3

APRICOT VINAIGRETTE DRESSING



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Apricot preserves sweetly flavor this bright apricot vinaigrette. It may become your favorite dressing!

Provided by Rachel Gurk

Categories     Salad Dressings & Toppings

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons apricot preserves
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper (more to taste)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or jar, warm preserves in microwave for 20 seconds to liquify.
  • Whisk in remaining ingredients until emulsified.
  • Use immediately or store in refrigerator for up to 4 days. Allow to come to room temperature before using and shake well.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Calories 170 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 157 mg, Sugar 9 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g

FAVORITE RASPBERRY TOSSED SALAD



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Our home economists tossed together mixed greens, fresh raspberries, mushrooms, feta cheese and more in this pretty salad. Toasted pecan halves add fun crunch...and a homemade raspberry dressing brings a delicious tan to the mix!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup julienned red onion
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup pecan halves, toasted
2 tablespoons 100% raspberry fruit spread, melted
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the fruit spread, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Who knew you could add fruit to dressings? This raspberry vinaigrette is sweet and tart, making it the perfect summer dressing for any salad. -Debbie Jones, Hollywood, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield about 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup Raspberry Vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Store in the refrigerator. Just before serving, shake dressing again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRUIT SALAD WITH APRICOT DRESSING



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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

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

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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