Whether you're enjoying a summer picnic or a weekend brunch, the apricot cheese delight orange salad is a delicious and refreshing treat that is sure to please everyone. This unique dish combines the sweetness of apricots with the tanginess of oranges and the creaminess of cheese, resulting in a delightful and flavorful salad. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
APRICOT CHEESE DELIGHT (ORANGE SALAD)
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
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.
ORANGE TAPIOCA SALAD
Orange cream flavored gelatin salad with pineapple and mandarin oranges. A family favorite in the summer.
Provided by SILKYMAMMA
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes Jell-O® Salad
Time 2h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Whisk in the orange gelatin mix, vanilla pudding mix and tapioca pudding mix. Return to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely. Fold in mandarin oranges, pineapple and whipped topping. Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Fluff the top using a spoon before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 266.8 mg, Sugar 39.6 g
APRICOT SALAD
This is a great salad for the holidays due to the very festive orange color.
Provided by Cindy Carnes
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes Jell-O® Salad
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine gelatin, sugar and water. Bring to a boil and mix until dissolved. Remove from heat, add baby food and pineapple with juice. Stir, set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk, mix together until smooth. Pour into fruit mixture and whisk together.
- Stir in pecans and pour into a 9x13 inch pan. Refrigerate until chilled. Top with thawed whipped topping if desired. Sprinkle with pecans to decorate and cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 102.6 mg, Sugar 35 g
APRICOT GELATIN SALAD
I serve this smooth, fluffy salad all year for special meals, but it's so pleasant around Eastertime with its pretty color and fruity flavor. The apricot pieces are an unexpected treat. - Ellen Benninger, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add pineapple to gelatin and set aside. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and pineapple juice until smooth. Stir in gelatin mixture; chill until partially set, stirring occasionally. Stir in apricots and walnuts. Fold in whipped topping. pour into a 13x9-in. dish. Sprinkle with walnuts if desired. Chill until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
APRICOT ORANGE GELATIN SALAD
This delicious salad adds color to any table with its combination of fruity-fizzy ingredients.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drain apricots, reserving 1-1/2 cups juice; set apricots aside. In a small saucepan, bring apricot juice and salt to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat; add gelatin, stirring until gelatin is dissolved. , In a blender, combine the orange juice concentrate, lemon juice and reserved apricots; cover and process until smooth. Add to gelatin mixture along with soda; mix well. Pour into a 6-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Unmold and transfer to a serving plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHICKEN SALAD WITH APRICOTS, CELERY, AND BLUE CHEESE
This summer-season chicken salad is a dance between sweet, creamy, and acidic flavors and tender, crunchy, and juicy ingredients. Make it in early summer when apricots are peaking and choose a fairly nonassertive blue cheese that won't overwhelm the mix.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Salad Chicken Celery Buttermilk Vinegar Honey Apricot Blue Cheese Mint Dinner Summer Lunch Quick & Easy Picnic Spring Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Toss chicken, celery stalks, and 1 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Let sit until ready to serve.
- Whisk buttermilk, vinegar, honey, 1 tsp. pepper, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt in a small bowl or measuring cup. Pour over celery mixture. Add apricots, blue cheese, mint, and celery leaves and toss just to coat.
- Transfer salad to a platter and season with more pepper.
APRICOT DELIGHTS
Make and share this Apricot Delights recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Divinemom5
Categories Candy
Time 45m
Yield 90 candies
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In food processor or blender, process orange juice and apricots until pureed.
- Combine apricot mixture and 2 cups sugar in a medium saucepan.
- Over medium high heat, stirring constantly, bring to boil.
- Keep stirring, reduce heat to medium and boil 12-14 minutes.
- Remove from heat and cool for 20 minutes.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of mixture into a small bowl of sugar.
- Press a pecan half into top of each candy.
- Spoon sugar over candy to coat.
- Sprinkle a sheet of wax paper with sugar.
- Use a fork to carefully transfer candy to paper.
- Store between sheets of waxed papers in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.1, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 0.6, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 7.5, Protein 0.4
APRICOT DELIGHT
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave 1 cup apricot nectar on high for 50-60 seconds or until hot. Dissolve gelatin in hot nectar. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine remaining apricot nectar and enough water to measure 1-1/4 cups. Whisk in pudding mix and milk powder for 1-2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Whisk in cooled gelatin. Fold in whipped topping and cake.
- Pour into an 11-in x 7-inch dish. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Garnish with apricot slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
Tips:
- For the Apricot Cheese Delight, select ripe apricots that are slightly firm to the touch. Avoid fruits that are too soft or bruised.
- Use high-quality cream cheese for a smooth and creamy texture. Soften the cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to ensure even blending.
- Use a variety of nuts in the Apricot Cheese Delight for added texture and flavor. Try using chopped walnuts, almonds, pecans, or pistachios.
- For the Orange Salad, choose oranges that are heavy for their size and have a deep orange color. Avoid fruits that have blemishes or soft spots.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the oranges for the Orange Salad. This will help prevent the fruit from tearing and make it easier to remove the seeds.
- For a sweeter Orange Salad, add a drizzle of honey or agave syrup. You can also add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm and cozy flavor.
Conclusion:
The Apricot Cheese Delight and Orange Salad are both delicious and refreshing treats that are perfect for any occasion. The Apricot Cheese Delight is a creamy and decadent dessert that is sure to please everyone. The Orange Salad is a light and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these delicious recipes that are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these recipes a try!
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