Description
A delightful explosion of flavors, this Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad combines fresh apples, grated carrots, and a creamy citrus dressing for a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Fresh Apples (tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 Carrots (grated finely)
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice
- 2 tbsp Honey
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and peel the carrots, then grate them finely. Core and slice the apples, keeping the skin on, and toss in lemon juice.
- Make the creamy citrus dressing: In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, orange juice, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss it all together: In a large bowl, combine grated carrots and apple slices. Pour dressing over and gently mix until well-coated.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for about 30 minutes for flavor melding. Stir before serving and enjoy!
Notes
For added nutrition, consider mixing in nuts or dried cranberries. Adjust sweetness and acidity of the dressing to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: salad, apple, carrot, citrus dressing, healthy recipe, vegetarian