Description
Carrot Apple Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of tart apples and the earthiness of grated carrots. With a creamy Greek yogurt dressing, this salad is not only quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes—but also versatile enough to serve at picnics, potlucks, or as a delightful side for any meal. Packed with nutrients, it’s a healthy choice that brings joy to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium fresh carrots, peeled and grated
- 2 tart crisp apples (like Granny Smith), diced
- ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor.
- Dice the apples into bite-sized pieces and combine them with the grated carrots in a large bowl.
- Add raisins or cranberries to the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and honey until smooth.
- Gently fold the dressing into the carrot-apple mixture until coated.
- Refrigerate for about 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider incorporating nuts like walnuts or almonds. For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup. Dress the salad just before serving to maintain freshness.