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Carrot Apple Salad

Delicious Carrot Apple Salad for a Fresh, Crunchy Boost

A vibrant and refreshing Carrot Apple Salad, packed with sweet apples and crunchy carrots, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Carrots Grated
  • 2 medium Apples Sliced, preferably Honeycrisp and Granny Smith
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Yogurt Dairy or dairy-free
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1-2 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup Adjust based on sweetness
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Nuts (walnuts or almonds) Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Raisins or Sunflower Seeds

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Grater
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Carrot Apple Salad
  1. Grate 2 cups of fresh carrots into a large mixing bowl. Slice up 2 crisp apples, patting them dry.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of yogurt with the juice of one lemon. Add 1-2 tbsp of honey or maple syrup and whisk until smooth.
  3. In the large bowl with the grated carrots, add the chopped apples.
  4. Pour the dressing over the carrot and apple mixture and gently toss until well-coated.
  5. Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Once chilled, give the salad a final toss before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, mix in optional add-ins like raisins or walnuts. Chill before serving to enhance flavors.

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