Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing Magic
A refreshing Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing, packed with flavor and perfect for any gathering.
Equipment
- box grater
- large mixing bowl
- small bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 large Carrots peeled and grated
- 2 medium Apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
- 1 cup Red Cabbage finely shredded
- 0.5 cup Raisins or Dried Cranberries
- 0.5 cup Walnuts or Pecans chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
For the Dressing
- 0.25 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise use a lighter version if preferred
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey or to taste
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Core the apples and slice into bite-sized pieces, adding to the bowl immediately.
- Finely shred the red cabbage and mix it into the bowl with carrots and apples.
- Add the raisins or dried cranberries to the mixture.
- Chop the walnuts or pecans and fresh parsley, then add them to the salad. Toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice, lemon juice, and honey. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or honey as desired.
- Refrigerate for about 15 minutes before serving, to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Make ahead and add nuts just before serving for optimal crunch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg
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