Description
Carrot Apple Salad is a delightful blend of crunchy carrots and sweet apples, tossed in a tangy dressing that elevates any meal. This vibrant salad bursts with flavor, making it perfect for picnics, potlucks, or casual family dinners. With its refreshing taste and simple preparation, you’ll want to make it over and over again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
- 2 cups diced apples (about 2 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and peel the carrots before grating them finely. Core and slice the apples into thin pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine grated carrots, apple slices, raisins, and chopped walnuts. Toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt (or mayonnaise), lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot-apple mixture and toss gently until fully coated.
- Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg