This Carrot Salad with Apricots and Pecans is a fantastic side dish to serve alongside your next barbecue. Your guests will love the combination of bright carrots, sweet apricots, and creamy pecan nuts. Don’t skip the toasting step – it really brings out the nuttiness of the pecans.
To make this salad, start by julienning or grating the carrots and dicing apricots. Toast and chop pecans. Transfer the ingredients to your favorite salad bowl. In a separate small mixing bowl, combine garlic, sour cream, mayo, salt, and pepper to make a dressing. Stir to combine. When you are ready to serve, dress the salad and enjoy!
To make Carrot Salad with Apricots and Pecans, you will need the following ingredients:
Grate or julienne 1 pound of carrots and dice ½ cup of apricots.
Toast ½ a cup of pecans on a dry skillet. Chop coarsely.
Combine the carrots, apricots, and toasted chopped pecans in a large salad bowl.
In a small bowl, combine minced garlic cloves with ¼ cup of sour cream, ¼ cup of real mayo, ⅛ teaspoon of sea salt, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
Add the dressing to the salad ingredients. Toss to coat.
Serve as a side dish.
Enjoy this delicious, vibrant Carrot Salad with Apricots and Pecans as a side salad for your next barbecue. Don’t forget to come back and leave a review with your thoughts if you try this one.
Yummy! I love this salad! Thanks!
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