Description

Carrot Apple Salad is a fresh, crunchy, and nutritious dish that combines sweet apples and crisp carrots, all tossed in a light and creamy yogurt dressing. It’s perfect for picnics, lunchboxes, or as a refreshing side dish for any meal.

Ingredients

For the salad:

6 medium carrots, peeled and shredded

1 large apple, grated or julienned

½ cup diced celery (optional)

For the dressing:

¾ cup plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt)

1 tsp honey or maple syrup

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp chopped parsley

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Peel and shred the carrots and apple using a box grater or food processor. Dice the celery if using.
In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, honey, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
In a large bowl, toss the shredded carrots and apple (and celery, if using). Pour the dressing over and mix until well coated.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend and the salad to firm up.
Garnish with extra parsley or a sprinkle of seeds/nuts if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For a thicker texture, use Greek yogurt or mix in mayonnaise for a coleslaw-style dressing.
For extra sweetness, add raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped dates.
For a nutty crunch, add walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds.
For a vegan version, swap regular yogurt with plant-based yogurt and maple syrup instead of honey.
To make the salad more filling, add chickpeas, white beans, or grilled chicken for protein.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: undefined
Category: Side Dish, Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 140
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 5mg