Fresh Apricot Thai Salad Recipes

FRESH APRICOT THAI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine apricots and next 3 ingredients; set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine vinegar, cilantro, and sugar; whisk in oils.
• Toss salad with vinaigrette and arrange on plates that have been lined with salad greens.
• Sprinkle with peanuts and garnish with lime wedges.

GRILLED APRICOT LETTUCE WRAPS WITH THAI HERBS

Steps:

• Heat a heavy-duty (preferably cast-iron) grill pan over medium-high. Combine the honey, white balsamic vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of warm tap water in a small mixing bowl. Slice the apricots in half, and remove and discard the pits. Dip the apricot halves in the honey-vinegar glaze, then place cut side down on the hot grill pan. Brush the outside of the apricots with a little extra glaze.
• Meanwhile, coarsely chop the water chestnuts, and add them to a medium mixing bowl. When the apricots begin to soften and caramelize, after about 4-6 minutes, remove them from the pan and chill in the refrigerator while you finish chopping the other ingredients.
• Slice the mint, basil, and cilantro. Add to the mixing bowl. Slice the red Thai chili, and add to the bowl. Remove the apricots from the refrigerator, coarsely chop, and add to the mixing bowl. Squeeze half of a lime into the bowl. Season with a pinch of sea salt and mix gently to combine.
• Remove the tougher outer leaves of the lettuce, and pull at least 4 to 6 of the more tender inner leaves to use as cups. Fill each one with a generous ¼ cup of the apricot-herb mixture.
• In a blender, combine almond butter, tamari, tamarind paste, ginger, garlic, dates, and a few tablespoons of water. Drizzle sauce over the lettuce cups or serve as a dressing on the side. Garnish with chopped nuts.