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Carrot Salad with Apricots and Pecans
4.9 from 20 votes

Carrot Salad with Apricots and Pecans

You'll love this creamy carrot salad with shredded carrots and diced apricots.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 as a side dish
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American, Russian

Ingredients

For the Carrot Salad: 1 lb (5 large) carrots, coarsely grated or julienned
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots 3 oz, diced
  • 1/2 cup pecans toasted on a dry skillet and coarsely chopped
For the Dressing:
  • 1 garlic or to taste, large or 2 small cloves
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise real
  • 1/8 tsp salt or to taste, sea salt
  • pinch black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. Prep your ingredients: julienne or grate carrots, dice apricots and chop your toasted pecans (don't skip the toasting - it really brings out their nuttiness). Transfer everything to a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and stir to combine. Add dressing to the salad to taste and serve.