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Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing

Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing Delights

This Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing delights with its vibrant flavors and textures.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 Fresh Carrots Pre-grated to save time
  • 2 Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage Finely shredded
  • 0.5 cup Dried Fruit (raisins or cranberries)
  • 0.25 cup Chopped Nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • 1 bunch Fresh Parsley
For the Creamy Citrus Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Forms the creamy base
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 1 Fresh Orange Juice Juice from one orange
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • grater
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel and grate two fresh carrots into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Core and dice two apples into small cubes and add to the bowl.
  3. Finely shred about a cup of red cabbage and fold it into the bowl.
  4. Add a half-cup of dried fruit and a quarter-cup of chopped nuts.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour the creamy citrus dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or honey if needed.
  8. Refrigerate the salad for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor and crunch. Add nuts just before serving to keep them crunchy.

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