Roasted Apricot Salad That Transforms Ordinary Meals

In the vast world of fruit production, apricots represent a mere 1% of global fruit harvest—but they’re about to become 100% of your summer culinary obsession. Like edible sunshine, these golden gems transform into something magical when roasted, their natural sugars caramelizing into a symphony of sweet and tangy flavors. Get ready to turn this underappreciated fruit into the star of your table.
Roasted Apricot Salad featuring golden caramelized apricot halves on bed of mixed greens, topped with goat cheese and pistachios
By Cook team
Published on October 31, 2024

When these golden treasures meet a hot oven, something extraordinary happens. Their natural sweetness intensifies, their edges caramelize, and an ordinary fruit becomes the hero of your salad bowl.

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Prep time

10min

Roasting Time

15min

Cooling/Assembly

5min

Total Time

30min

Table with Roboto Font
Ingredient 1 Serving
Fresh Apricot 3-4 whole
Mixed Salad Green 1 cup
Goat Cheese 2 tbsp
Toasted Almonds 1 tbsp
Honey 1 tsp
Olive Oil 1 tbsp
Fresh Thyme 1 tsp
Balsamic Glaze 1 tsp
Salt & Pepper To taste
Table with Roboto Font
Ingredient 2 Servings
Fresh Apricots 6-8 whole
Mixed Salad Greens 2 cups
Goat Cheese 4 tbsp
Toasted Almonds 2 tbsp
Honey 2 tsp
Olive Oil 2 tbsp
Fresh Thyme 2 tsp
Balsamic Glaze 2 tsp
Salt & Pepper To taste
Table with Roboto Font
Ingredient 4 Servings
Fresh Apricots 12-16 whole
Mixed Salad Greens 4 cups
Goat Cheese 8 tbsp
Toasted Almonds 4 tbsp
Honey 4 tsp
Olive Oil 4 tbsp
Fresh Thyme 4 tsp
Balsamic Glaze 4 tsp
Salt & Pepper To taste

Directions

Step 1: Apricot Awakening (5 minutes)

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C)
  • Wash apricots thoroughly
  • Slice apricots in half, remove pits
  • Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet Pro Tip: Choose apricots that are slightly soft but not mushy!

Step 2: Roasting Ritual (15 minutes)

  • Drizzle apricots with olive oil
  • Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves
  • Add pinch of salt and cracked pepper
  • Roast until edges caramelize and become golden
  • Edges should look slightly crispy, centers soft

Step 3: Nutty Interlude (3 minutes)

  • Toast almonds in dry skillet
  • Watch carefully—they burn faster than you’d believe
  • Remove when golden and fragrant
  • Let cool on separate plate

Step 4: Salad Assembly (5 minutes)

  • Spread mixed greens on plate
  • Arrange roasted apricot halves
  • Crumble goat cheese over top
  • Sprinkle toasted almonds
  • Drizzle honey and balsamic glaze
  • Add final pinch of fresh thyme

Step 5: Finishing Touch (2 minutes)

  • Let salad rest for 2 minutes
  • Allows flavors to mingle and marry
  • Serve immediately for maximum deliciousness

Nutrition Facts

Nutrient Amount per Serving % Daily Value
Calories 220 11%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 15g 23%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Vitamin A 30% 30%
Vitamin C 25% 28%
Calcium 10% 10%

Kitchen Confessions

My first attempt? Total disaster. Burned apricots, scattered almonds, a culinary crime scene. But persistence is the secret ingredient in any great recipe.

Flavor Adventure Hacks

🌿 Swap goat cheese for feta

🥜 Use pistachios instead of almonds

🍯 Try maple syrup as honey alternative

 

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