Description
Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines sweet apples, crisp carrots, and crunchy nuts, all enveloped in a creamy citrus dressing. This salad is a delightful addition to any meal, whether as a light lunch or a colorful side at gatherings. The unique dressing enhances the natural sweetness of the fruits and vegetables, making each bite a taste sensation. Quick to prepare and nutritious, this salad is customizable to suit your preferences, allowing for endless variations.
Ingredients
- 2 large carrots
- 2 medium apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup red cabbage
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Fresh orange juice
- Lemon juice
- Honey
Instructions
- Peel and grate the carrots into a large mixing bowl.
- Core and chop the apples into bite-sized pieces, adding them to the bowl immediately.
- Finely shred red cabbage and add it along with raisins, chopped nuts, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until well-coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg