Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing Bliss
A refreshing Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing that elevates mealtime with vibrant flavors and textures.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Small Bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 large Carrots peeled and grated
- 2 medium Apples cored and diced
- 1 cup Red Cabbage finely shredded
- ½ cup Raisins or Dried Cranberries
- ½ cup Walnuts or Pecans chopped
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey or to taste
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Grate the 2 large carrots into a mixing bowl.
- Core and dice the 2 medium apples, then add to the bowl.
- Finely shred 1 cup of red cabbage and mix it in.
- Add ½ cup of chopped walnuts and ½ cup of raisins or dried cranberries.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of plain Greek yogurt and ¼ cup of mayonnaise.
- Mix in 2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of honey; whisk until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more honey if desired.
- Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve garnished with additional chopped nuts or parsley.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Chop apples just before adding to prevent browning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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