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Carrot Apple Salad

Refreshing Carrot Apple Salad for a Crunchy, Healthy Delight

This Carrot Apple Salad is a vibrant mix of crunchy carrots and juicy apples, topped with a creamy yogurt dressing for a healthy delight.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 large Carrots Use fresh, whole carrots for the best flavor.
  • 2 medium Apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith) Provides natural sweetness and fiber.
  • 1 cup Yogurt Dairy-free yogurt can be used for a vegan option.
For the Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is preferred for optimal taste.
  • 1 pinch Salt
Optional Add-ins
  • Nuts (walnuts or sunflower seeds) Perfect for extra texture.
  • Raisins Introduces natural sweetness.

Equipment

  • Box grater
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by grating the 2 large carrots using a box grater or food processor, aiming for fine shreds for maximum texture. Wash and chop the 2 sweet apples into bite-sized pieces. Pat the apple pieces dry with a paper towel and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the 1 cup of yogurt with the juice of one fresh lemon and a pinch of salt. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the grated carrots to the bowl with the chopped apples and pour the creamy yogurt dressing over the mixture. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients. Consider adding nuts for extra texture and toss apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.

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