Description
This Carrot Apple Salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish that combines the sweetness of apples with the crunch of carrots, along with raisins and walnuts, all tossed in a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad:
- 3 cups carrots shredded
- 2 medium apples cored and diced
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded carrots, diced apples, raisins, and walnuts.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, honey, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Toss: Pour the dressing over the carrot and apple mixture. Toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve: Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
- You can use a mix of red and green apples for a balance of sweetness and tartness.
- For a dairy-free option, use mayonnaise or a plant-based yogurt.
- Add sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg
