Description
Carrot Apple Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish that combines the sweet crunch of apples with the crispness of carrots. Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, this easy-to-make salad is perfect for any occasion, whether as a side or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh carrots, shredded (about 3 medium carrots)
- 2 crisp apples, thinly sliced (Fuji or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (lightly toasted)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Optional: Drizzle of honey or yogurt for dressing
Instructions
- Wash and peel the carrots if desired. Shred them using a box grater or food processor.
- Core and slice the apples into thin wedges or matchsticks. Toss them in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded carrots, sliced apples, dried cranberries, and chopped nuts.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the mixture and add honey or yogurt if desired.
- Gently mix all ingredients until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg