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Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad

Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad that Makes Healthy Eating Fun!

This Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad is a refreshing and healthy dish, perfect for picnics or as a side, combining vibrant ingredients with a creamy dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 medium Carrots freshly grated
  • 2 apples Apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage finely shredded
  • 1/3 cup Dried Fruit raisins or cranberries
  • 1/2 cup Nuts walnuts or pecans, or sunflower seeds if nut-free
  • 1/4 cup Parsley fresh
For the Creamy Citrus Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • to taste Honey sweeten to preference
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • grater
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by peeling and grating 2-3 medium-sized carrots into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Core and dice 2 apples of your choice and add to the grated carrots.
  3. Finely shred 1 cup of red cabbage and add to the mix along with 1/3 cup of dried fruit.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons of orange juice, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until smooth.
  5. Pour the creamy dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently.
  6. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or honey.
  7. Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving.
  8. Serve your Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best taste and texture, use fresh ingredients and store nuts separately until ready to serve.

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