Description
Carrot Apple Salad is a delightful blend of crunchy carrots, sweet apples, and tangy cranberries, all brought together with a creamy dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a summer barbecue, holiday gathering, or simply a refreshing side dish for dinner. Its colorful presentation makes it a showstopper on the table, while its nutritious ingredients provide a satisfying crunch. Easy to prepare and adaptable to your taste preferences, this salad can be made in advance for added convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 red delicious apple
- 1 granny smith apple
- 2 cups matchstick carrots
- 1/4 cup yellow onion (finely diced)
- 1 cup canned mandarin segments (drained)
- 1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut both apples into matchstick pieces and toss them in a bowl with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine matchstick carrots, diced onion, and dried cranberries.
- After soaking the apples for about 5 minutes, add them to the mixing bowl.
- Mix in vanilla yogurt, mayo, sugar, salt, and pepper until everything is well combined.
- Gently fold in mandarin segments.
- Chill the salad for at least three hours before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg