Carrot Apple Salad Recipe
This refreshing Carrot Apple Salad is a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for a light and healthy meal or side dish.
- Author: Maya Quinn
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Salad:
- 1 red delicious apple
- 1 granny smith apple
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups matchstick carrots
- ¼ cup yellow onion, finely diced
- ⅓ cup dried sweetened cranberries
- 1 cup canned mandarin segments, drained
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt
- ¼ cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Cut and Prepare Apples: Cut both apples matchstick style and place in a bowl. Pour lemon juice over apples and toss to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Prepare Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine matchstick carrots, diced onion, dried cranberries, and soaked apples.
- Make Dressing: Add vanilla yogurt, mayo, sugar, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix well.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in mandarin segments. Refrigerate for at least three hours.
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious Carrot Apple Salad!
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
- This salad tastes best when served chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Carrot Apple Salad, Apple and Carrot Salad, Healthy Salad Recipe