Best 10 Apricot Cloud Salad Recipes

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Are you searching for a delightful and refreshing dish to serve at your next gathering? Look no further than the Apricot Cloud Salad. This classic salad combines the delicate sweetness of dried apricots with the tangy brightness of lemon and the crunch of nuts, all enveloped in a creamy and fluffy whipped cream dressing. With its vibrant colors and textures, the Apricot Cloud Salad is sure to be a hit at any potluck, picnic, or brunch. So gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delightful salad that will leave your taste buds dancing.

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APRICOT SALAD



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Colorful gelatin salad adds a spot of brightness to any table. It blends well with this holiday feast. We children didn't know if it should be a salad or dessert, with its smooth texture and delicate flavor.-Fae Fisher, Callao, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (3 ounces each) apricot gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup whole milk
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1-3/4 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
Canned apricots and fresh mint leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin in boiling water; set aside. Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in milk until smooth. Stir in gelatin. Add pineapple, mixing well. Refrigerate., When mixture begins to thicken, fold in whipped topping. Pour into a 2-1/2-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. If desired, serve with canned apricots and fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ALMOND-APRICOT CHICKEN SALAD



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Here's a one-of-a-kind pasta salad that combines tender chicken, sweet apricots and crunchy vegetables. Plus, the lemony dressing can't be beat. -Susan Voigt, Plymouth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (8 ounces) spiral pasta
1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots, thinly sliced
3 cups coarsely chopped fresh broccoli
2-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon dried savory
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, adding apricots during the last 4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; place in a large bowl. Add broccoli, chicken, onions and celery. , In a small bowl, combine the next eight ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill until serving; fold in almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

APRICOT GELATIN SALAD



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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

1 package (6 ounces) apricot or orange gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (15 ounces) apricot halves, drained and chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Additional chopped walnuts, optional

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 SALAD



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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

1 (6 ounce) package apricot flavored Jell-O® mix
⅔ cup white sugar
⅔ cup water
2 (4 ounce) jars apricot baby food
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
⅓ cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

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 SALAD



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Make and share this Apricot Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jeswes54

Categories     Gelatin

Time 20m

Yield 1 9 x 11 pan

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (3 ounce) packages orange Jell-O
2 cups boiling water
1 (20 ounce) can apricots in juice, reserve juice
1 cup apricot juice
1 (12 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 cup apricot juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (8 ounce) package Dream Whip

Steps:

  • Boil 2 cups water, and add jello till dissolved. Add 1 cup cold apricot juice. Chop the canned apricots fine and add with the remaining juice from the canned fruit to the jello. Add the crushed pineapple. Pour into 9 x 11 cake pan or your favorite jello mold. Chill till set.
  • Prepare topping to spread on jello when set. Mix together in a saucepan:1 cup apricot juice, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg beaten slightly, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Cook over med. - low heat till thickened. Add prepared pkg. of Dream Whip. Spread over chilled jello.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2955.1, Fat 96, SaturatedFat 84.9, Cholesterol 211.5, Sodium 1177.1, Carbohydrate 511.6, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 476, Protein 35.7

APRICOT CLOUD SALAD



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Make and share this Apricot Cloud Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Gelatin

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (20 ounce) can apricots, drained liquid saved
1 (6 ounce) box lemon Jell-O gelatin
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup cream, whipping

Steps:

  • Drain apricots, reserving 1-1/2 cups liquid.
  • Puree apricots in a blender.
  • Dissolve Jell-O and sugar in boiling water.
  • Stir in reserved apricot syrup.
  • Chill until cooled.
  • Blend in apricots and chill until slightly thickened.
  • Fold in whipped cream.
  • Put in pan and chill.

APRICOT GELATIN SALAD



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Make and share this Apricot Gelatin Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bobbie

Categories     Dessert

Time 8h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 ounce) package apricot gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple (drain and save juice)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves (drained and chopped)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in water.
  • Add the drained pineapple and set mixture aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and pineapple juice until smooth.
  • Stir into gelatin mixture; chill until partially set, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in apricots and walnuts.
  • Fold in whipped topping.
  • Pour into a 13x9x2 dish (or other appropriate serving container).
  • Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.4, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 24.9, Sodium 104.5, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 20, Protein 9.4

ORANGE CLOUD SALAD



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This is a very yummy and quick jello fruit salad. Great for the holiday's or the summertime. I like to use sugar free jell-o to cut calories but the recipe originally calls for the full sugar version. Sometimes I add a few miniature marshmallows but it can be a little too sweet that way.

Provided by Delish

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
6 ounces sugar-free orange gelatin
16 ounces low fat cottage cheese
12 ounces Cool Whip Free

Steps:

  • Mix together cottage cheese and jell-o until dissolved.
  • Mix in pineapple, oranges, and cool whip into cottage cheese mixture.
  • Chill well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 416, Carbohydrate 40.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 18.7, Protein 12

APRICOT CHEESE SALAD



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The combination of these ingredients sound a bit strange, but this is a delicious salad. I got this recipe from a good friend of our family.

Provided by KaraRN

Categories     Gelatin

Time 4h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (3 ounce) packages apricot gelatin
2 cups boiling water
ice cube
1 (21 ounce) can apricot filling
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
5 ounces Cool Whip
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (I prefer the fine shredded)

Steps:

  • Dissolve jello in boiling water.
  • Add ice cubes and pie filling. Stirring until well mixed.
  • Chill in fridge until starts to thicken.
  • Remove from fridge and add miracle whip, cheese and cool whip. stir until well blended.
  • Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.4, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 108.1, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 9.2, Protein 10.6

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.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe apricots. If apricots are not in season, you can use frozen or canned apricots, but be sure to drain them well before using.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, assemble it and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 hours. Just before serving, add the whipped cream and nuts.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • For a lighter salad, use low-fat or nonfat buttermilk and whipped cream.
  • To make the salad more festive, garnish it with a few fresh apricot slices or a sprinkle of chopped nuts.

Conclusion:

Apricot Cloud Salad is a light and refreshing salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. The combination of sweet apricots, tangy buttermilk dressing, and fluffy whipped cream is sure to please everyone at your table. Enjoy!

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