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Carrot Apple Salad

Crunchy Carrot Apple Salad for a Fresh, Healthy Twist

Enjoy this delightful Carrot Apple Salad, a quick and healthy dish combining the sweetness of apples with the crunch of fresh carrots.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2-3 medium Carrots fresh, grated
  • 1-2 medium Apples choose Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Yogurt plain or flavored
  • 1 medium Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1-2 tablespoons Honey optional
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Raisins
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Sunflower Seeds

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Grate 2-3 medium-sized fresh carrots and chop 1-2 apples into small pieces, patting the apples dry.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup of yogurt, the juice of one lemon, and 1-2 tablespoons of honey until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots and chopped apples, then drizzle the dressing over them and mix gently.
  4. Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  5. Serve the salad cold, stirring before serving and adding any optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Grate carrots fresh, pat apples dry, and chill the salad for enhanced flavors. Customize with your favorite nuts or dried fruits.

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