Description
Carrot Apple Salad is a refreshing blend of crisp carrots and sweet apples, making it an ideal side dish for any occasion. This vibrant salad features juicy red and green apples, crunchy matchstick carrots, and a hint of sweetness from dried cranberries and mandarins. Tossed in a creamy vanilla yogurt and mayo dressing, this dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with essential nutrients. Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or as a light lunch option, Carrot Apple Salad is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 red delicious apple
- 1 granny smith apple
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups matchstick carrots
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries
- 1 cup canned mandarin segments (drained)
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cut both apples into matchsticks and toss with lemon juice in a bowl. Let soak for 5 minutes to prevent browning.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine matchstick carrots, diced onion, and dried cranberries.
- Add the soaked apples to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix together vanilla yogurt, mayo, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad ingredients.
- Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Gently fold in the mandarin segments.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least three hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg