Refreshing Carrot Apple Salad
Brighten your day with this vibrant Carrot Apple Salad, a delightful combination of crisp carrots and sweet apples, enhanced by crunchy walnuts and tangy cranberries. Perfect as a side dish or light lunch, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor and nutrition. Enjoy it chilled for the best experience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium carrots, grated
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp honey (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Core and chop the apples into small pieces, adding them to the bowl with the carrots.
- Stir in the dried cranberries to the mixture.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant; cool slightly before adding to salad.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot-apple mixture and toss until well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg