Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing. This delightful dish combines the natural sweetness of crisp apples and grated carrots, enhanced by a zesty creamy dressing that tantalizes your taste buds. Packed with nutrients from fresh produce and crunchy nuts, this salad is perfect for a refreshing lunch or as a colorful side at any gathering. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s also customizable—feel free to swap ingredients based on your preferences. Enjoy this nutritious salad as a light meal or an exciting addition to your potluck spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), cored and diced
- 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, grate the carrots.
- Core and chop the apples into small pieces, adding them to the bowl immediately.
- Finely shred the red cabbage and add it along with raisins or cranberries, walnuts or pecans, and chopped parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss everything until well-coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed; let sit for 15 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg