Description
A refreshing and nutritious Carrot Apple Salad that is a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors. This colorful salad is quick to prepare and makes a great side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 2 cups shredded carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
- 2 medium apples (cored and chopped or julienned)
- ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or sunflower seeds (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- pinch of salt
- pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded carrots, chopped apples, raisins or cranberries, and nuts or seeds if using.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Greek yogurt or mayo, honey, salt, and cinnamon if using.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the dressing over the carrot and apple mixture and toss until evenly coated. Chill for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve the salad cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt or mayo and maple syrup.
- This salad is perfect as a side dish for lunch, picnics, or holiday meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
