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Carrot Salad with Apricots and Pecans

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

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

Author: Natasha Kravchuk
Skill Level: Medium
Cost to Make: $3-$5
Keyword: Carrot Salad
Cuisine: American, Russian
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Servings: 6 as a side dish

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 mayo
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt, or to taste
  • pinch of black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

  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.