Carrot Apple Salad
A crisp, colorful salad with shredded carrots, juicy apples, and a bright honey-lemon dressing. Sweet, tangy, and crunchy—perfect for picnics, potlucks, lunchboxes, or an easy weeknight side.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 2 medium apples (Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Gala), diced or julienned
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped celery (optional)
- 1/3 cup toasted chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise (or a mix)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for silkier dressing)
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, toss the diced or julienned apples with 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice to keep them crisp and bright.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded carrots, apples, raisins (or cranberries), celery, and toasted nuts if using.
- Whisk the dressing in a separate bowl: Greek yogurt (or mayo), remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, honey (or maple), olive oil if using, salt, and pepper until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot-apple mixture. Toss gently to coat until everything looks lightly and evenly dressed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with a pinch more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
- Chill for 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 55mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12g
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