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Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing

Delightful Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing

This Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing is fresh, vibrant, and easy to prepare, making it a perfect dish for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 medium Carrots any variety
  • 2 units Apples consider Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
  • 1/4 head Red Cabbage can substitute with green cabbage
  • 1 handful Dried Fruit raisins or cranberries
  • 1 handful Nuts walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley can swap with cilantro or mint
For the Creamy Citrus Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt low-fat or dairy-free alternatives can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise avocado or vegan mayonnaise are substitutes
  • 1 unit Fresh Orange Juice can replace with lemon juice
  • 1/2 unit Lemon Juice additional citrus can be swapped in
  • 1 tablespoon Honey adjust to taste; maple syrup as vegan alternative
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Equipment

  • Box grater or food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Grate the carrots and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Dice the apples and add them to the bowl with grated carrots.
  3. Finely shred red cabbage, then add it to the mixture along with dried fruits and nuts.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss everything together gently.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. Cover and chill the salad for 15 minutes.
  8. Toss again after chilling and garnish before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Add nuts right before serving to maintain their crunch.

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