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4.9 from 30 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
15 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 3 oz dried apricots, diced
  • 1/2 cup pecans toasted on a dry skillet and coarsely chopped
For the Dressing:
  • 1 large or 2 small garlic cloves or to taste
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup real mayonnaise
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt or to taste
  • pinch of 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.