Description
A vibrant and crunchy carrot apple salad, perfect for a healthy and refreshing meal or side dish. This salad balances the sweetness of apples with the earthiness of carrots, and is easily customizable with your favorite additions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 2 cups chopped apples
- 1 cup yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and shred the carrots. Core and chop the apples, then pat them dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, toss the shredded carrots, chopped apples, and dressing until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Optionally, sprinkle with chopped nuts before serving.
Notes
- Pat apples dry to prevent a watery salad.
- Experiment with different dressings or add-ins like nuts or raisins.
- For best flavor, use a mix of sweet and tart apples.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing is not recommended as it can alter the texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg