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Carrot Apple Salad

Crisp Carrot Apple Salad That's Refreshingly Easy to Make

This Carrot Apple Salad combines shredded carrots and crisp apple slices with a zesty honey-lemon dressing for a refreshing side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups shredded carrots can be replaced with shredded cabbage
  • 2 cups apples (e.g., Granny Smith, Honeycrisp) substitute with Fuji or Gala apples
  • 1 cup raisins or dried cranberries substitute with chopped dates or dried apricots
  • ½ cup nuts (optional) use walnuts, pecans, or almonds
For the Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice can be substituted with lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup maple syrup is a vegan alternative
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise use plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free option
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded carrots, thin apple slices, raisins or dried cranberries, and nuts if you're using them. Stir gently to blend the textures and colors.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, and Greek yogurt or mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the creamy dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. After chilling, give the salad another gentle toss and transfer it to a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh herbs or additional nuts if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Chilling the salad for at least 15 minutes allows flavors to meld beautifully.

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