Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad: A Refreshing Twist for Your Table

Enjoy a delightful Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad featuring sweet apples and earthy carrots, perfect for healthy meals any day.

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Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 large Carrots peeled and grated
2 Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) cored and chopped
0.5 cup Red Cabbage finely shredded
0.5 cup Raisins or Dried Cranberries or any dried fruit
0.25 cup Walnuts or Pecans chopped
1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped

For the Dressing

0.5 cup Plain Greek Yogurt or low-fat/dairy-free yogurt
2 tablespoons Mayonnaise or vegan mayo
1 orange Fresh Orange Juice juiced
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Honey adjust sweetness to taste
to taste Salt and Pepper for seasoning

Equipment

Box Grater
Mixing Bowl
Spatula
whisk

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad

Grate the Carrots and set aside.
Prepare the Apples and add to the bowl with carrots.
Shred the Cabbage and mix it into the bowl.
Add Dried Fruits and Nuts to the mixture and toss gently.
Make the Creamy Dressing by whisking together all ingredients in a separate bowl.
Combine the Salad and Dressing, gently tossing to coat.
Adjust Seasoning by tasting and adding more salt, pepper, or honey as needed.
Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Add nuts just before serving to maintain crunch. Chill for enhanced flavor.

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