Carrot Apple Salad Recipe
This carrot apple salad is a crisp, refreshing side dish made with crunchy carrots, sweet apples, dried cranberries, and a creamy tangy dressing. It comes together in minutes and pairs perfectly with a variety of meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 medium carrots, coarsely grated
1 apple, diced
3/4 cup dried cranberries (craisins)
1/4 cup purple or sweet onion, finely diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise (or plant-based alternative)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Coarsely grate the carrots and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Dice the apple and finely dice the onion. Add them to the bowl along with the dried cranberries.
- Add the prepared dressing to the salad mixture just before serving. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute part or all of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
Swap dried cranberries for raisins or chopped dried apricots.
To prevent browning, toss diced apples with a little extra lemon juice before mixing.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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