Description
A delightful and refreshing Carrot Apple Salad that is perfect as a side dish or a light meal. This simple and healthy recipe combines the sweetness of apples with the crunch of carrots, all tossed in a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Shredded Carrots:
- 2 cups shredded carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
Apples:
- 2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and diced or shredded
Raisins:
- 1/3 cup raisins
Nuts (optional):
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Lemon Juice:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Greek Yogurt or Mayonnaise:
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
Honey or Maple Syrup:
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Salt:
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Toss Carrots and Apples: In a medium bowl, toss the shredded carrots and diced or shredded apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Add Raisins and Nuts: Add in the raisins and nuts if using.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt (or mayo), honey (or maple syrup), and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the carrot and apple mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free yogurt or omit it and use a splash of lemon juice and honey.
- You can also use dried cranberries instead of raisins for a tangy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
