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Honey-Apricot Dressing

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Submitted by wyldchyld6

Creamy honey-apricot salad dressing blended with sour cream and a squeeze of lemon. A sweet, tangy fruit dressing ready in minutes for green salads, fruit salads, or grain bowls.

YIELD

10 servings

PREP

15 min

COOK

0 min

READY

15 min

This is one of those dressings that people ask about at potlucks. Canned apricot halves blended smooth with sour cream, honey, and lemon juice create a creamy, fruity dressing with a gentle tang that works on way more than just salads.

Blending until completely smooth is the whole technique here. Any chunks of apricot left behind will clog a pour spout and make the dressing coat unevenly. Run the blender a full minute to be safe.

The lemon juice does double duty: it brightens the sweetness of the honey and apricot so the dressing doesn’t taste cloying, and it keeps the color from oxidizing into a dull brown.

Chef Tips

  • Drain the canned apricots thoroughly. Extra syrup will thin the dressing too much and throw off the honey-to-fruit balance.
  • Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. The flavors meld together and the dressing thickens slightly as it cools.
  • Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. Give it a good shake before each use since the sour cream may settle.

Variations

  • Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter, tangier version with extra protein.
  • Swap the apricots for canned peaches or mangoes for a tropical twist.
  • Add a pinch of ground ginger or cardamom before blending for a warm spice note that pairs well with winter fruit salads.

Ingredients

8 ¼ 238.4
OUNCES ML/G APRICOT HALVES, CANNED
unpeeled, drained
1 237
CUP ML SOUR CREAM
dairy
¼ 59
CUP ML HONEY
1 15
TABLESPOON ML LEMON JUICE
1 1
DASH DASH SALT *

Directions

Put all of the ingredients into a blender container and blend until smooth. Chill, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 51g (1.8 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 90 48% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Sugars g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 14% Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 3% Iron 1%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
 

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