Description
This refreshing Carrot Apple Salad is a delightful combination of sweet and crunchy, perfect as a side dish or light meal. The blend of shredded carrots, crisp apples, raisins, and a honey yogurt dressing creates a healthy and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 2 medium apples, cored and diced
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix shredded carrots, diced apples, raisins, and nuts if using.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
- Toss and Chill: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve: Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use a crisp apple like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best results.
- For added sweetness, consider including a few pineapple tidbits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
