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Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad

Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad: A Fresh Twist on Classic Flavor

This Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad offers a delightful mix of fresh flavors and textures, perfect as a side dish for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2-3 medium Carrots Grated
  • 1-2 pieces Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Cored and diced
  • 1/4 head Red Cabbage Shredded
  • 1/2 cup Dried Fruit (raisins or dried cranberries) Optional quantity based on preference
  • 1/2 cup Nuts (walnuts or pecans) Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Can substitute with low-fat or plant-based alternative
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Light or vegan alternatives available
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice Preferably freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1-2 teaspoons Honey Can substitute with maple syrup for vegan option
  • Salt and Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Box grater
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Food Processor
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by grating 2-3 medium-sized carrots into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Core and dice 1-2 apples into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl with the grated carrots.
  3. Take a quarter of red cabbage and shred it finely, adding it to the bowl.
  4. Incorporate about half a cup of dried fruit and a handful of chopped nuts into the mixture.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the creamy dressing ingredients until smooth.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss everything together.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for about 15 minutes.
  9. Serve your Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional nuts or parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Customize with your choice of nuts and dried fruits to suit your taste.

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