Description
This carrot apple salad is a light, crunchy, and refreshingly healthy dish. It features shredded carrots and apples in a creamy, tangy yogurt dressing, perfect for a quick side or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
- 1 large apple, grated or julienned
- ½ cup diced celery (optional)
- ¾ cup plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the produce: Peel and shred the carrots and apple using a box grater or food processor. Dice the celery if using.
- Mix the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, honey, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: In a large bowl, toss the shredded carrots and apple (and celery, if using). Pour the dressing over and mix until well coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This allows the flavors to blend and the salad to firm up.
- Serve: Garnish with extra parsley or a sprinkle of seeds/nuts if desired.
Notes
- For a richer taste, mix in a spoonful of mayonnaise with yogurt.
- Add raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped dates for extra sweetness.
- Mix in toasted walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds for added texture.
- Replace regular yogurt with a plant-based yogurt for a vegan option.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a fully vegan carrot apple salad.
- Add chickpeas or white beans for a satisfying protein boost.
- For a kid-friendly version, use sweeter apple varieties like Fuji or Gala.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- This carrot apple salad is not freezer-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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