Description
Carrot Apple Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings together the sweetness of carrots and apples with tangy cranberries. This salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a delightful side dish at family gatherings. With its colorful presentation and unique flavor profile, it’s sure to be a hit among guests. Easy to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients, this Carrot Apple Salad is not only delicious but also a healthy option to brighten up any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 red delicious apple
- 1 granny smith apple
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups matchstick carrots
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries
- 1 cup canned mandarin segments, drained
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cut both apples into matchstick pieces and toss them with lemon juice in a bowl; let them sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine matchstick carrots, diced onion, and dried cranberries.
- Add the apples to the mixture, followed by yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in the mandarin segments.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least three hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg