Lettuce with Apricot Salad and Honey Raspberry Dressing
Brighten up your table with this Lettuce with Apricot Salad and Honey Raspberry Dressing, a stunning combination of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Crisp romaine lettuce provides a refreshing base for juicy, sun-kissed apricots, while slivered almonds add a satisfying crunch. The real star is the honey raspberry dressing, a vibrant, homemade blend of fresh raspberries, honey, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard for a perfect balance of sweetness and zing. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal as a light side dish or a standalone centerpiece for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or simply refreshing your mealtime routine, this salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 4 whole Fresh apricots
- 1 cup Raspberries
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Slivered almonds
Instructions
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly and pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the apricots, remove the pits, and slice each half into thin wedges. Add to the bowl with the lettuce.
In a blender or small food processor, combine the raspberries, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth. Taste and adjust flavor if needed by adding extra honey for sweetness or vinegar for tanginess.
Pour the honey raspberry dressing over the lettuce and apricots. Toss gently to ensure even coating.
Sprinkle the slivered almonds on top of the salad for added crunch and garnish.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side or main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1076 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.5 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 880 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.7 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.5 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 398 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2214 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
