Apricots are a delicious addition to fruit salad.
Whether fresh or dried, apricots are a popular ingredient that can be added to any salad or used as the main ingredient in any salad. The festive orange color of the fruit adds a colorful touch to any table setting. To make an apricot salad, it is best to first decide if you want to make a shaped salad, with vegetables or cereals, or a fruit salad. Once you’ve chosen the basic type of apricot salad, it’s easier to figure out the best recipe to go with it.
Poppy seeds, which can be used to make a fresh apricot salad dressing.
Using fresh fruit to make apricot salad will not only bring a unique pleasure to guests or family, but also a variety of vitamins. When choosing fresh apricots for a salad, look for ones that are firm but not hard. Avoid the ones that are wrinkled and choose the ones that are bulky instead. To make a fresh apricot salad, combine pitted apricots with any combination of fresh fruit. A light poppyseed dressing is a perfect accompaniment, as it won’t overwhelm the flavor of the fruit.
Vegetable Salad.
An old and popular tradition on festive occasions is the salad of baked apricots. This salad is made with apricot jelly as a base. To this is added cream cheese and crushed pineapple along with a frozen non-dairy topping. The salad is left to cool and form overnight, then served and tossed immediately before serving.
Those following a meatless diet can enjoy a salad made from dried apricots and quinoa that is healthy and filling. Adding a bit of minced garlic to this salad will not only enhance the flavor, but also provide a new alternative to seasonings that have been processed. Toast the quinoa before combining all the ingredients. This will add a depth of flavor to the salad. Dried apricots can be added at will, bringing a sweet and chewy touch to this healthy meal.
Fresh apricots provide many vitamins for a salad.
For a stronger and more flavorful apricot salad, apricots can be combined with chicken. Depending on the cook’s preference, the chicken can be minced or shredded. A light mayonnaise or vinaigrette dressing will work well with these ingredients. This salad, once cooled, can be served as a sandwich filling or on a bed of lettuce as a main dish. A tasty warm apricot salad with chicken can be served with crusty bread.