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Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing


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  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful combination of fresh apples, grated carrots, and crunchy walnuts, enhanced with a creamy citrus dressing for a refreshing salad.


Ingredients

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  • 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
  • 2 medium apples (such as 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 fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or to taste)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, peel and grate the carrots.
  2. Core the apples and chop them into small pieces, adding immediately to the bowl.
  3. Shred the red cabbage finely and add to the bowl along with raisins or cranberries, chopped walnuts or pecans, and fresh parsley.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well-coated.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or honey.
  7. Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
  8. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with extra nuts or parsley if desired.

Notes

For extra crunch, add the dressing just before serving. This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg