Crisp Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Delight

This Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus is fresh, healthy, and customizable, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

3 medium Carrots Peeled and grated
2 Apples Diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
1 cup Red Cabbage Finely shredded
0.5 cup Dried Fruit Raisins or cranberries
0.5 cup Nuts Chopped walnuts or pecans
0.25 cup Parsley Chopped, for garnish

For the Dressing

0.5 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Alternative options available
0.25 cup Mayonnaise Can be low-fat or vegan
0.25 cup Orange Juice Freshly squeezed
0.5 whole Lemon Juice
1 to 2 tablespoons Honey To taste
Salt To taste
Pepper To taste

Equipment

mixing bowl
whisk
salad tongs

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Grate the carrots into a large mixing bowl.
Dice the apples and add to the bowl with grated carrots immediately.
Finely shred red cabbage and toss with the other ingredients.
Mix in the dried fruits and chopped nuts.
Prepare the dressing by whisking all dressing ingredients together until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or honey as desired.
Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.
Serve in a bowl, garnished with extra nuts or parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Avoid browning apples by adding them immediately after dicing. Chill for enhanced flavor.

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