Carrot Apple Salad
A vibrant Carrot Apple Salad that combines fresh carrots, sweet and tart apples, and creamy dressing for a delightful side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 2 cups diced red apples
- 2 cups diced green apples
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Wash and peel the carrots if needed, then shred them into a large mixing bowl.
- Dice the Apples: Cut the apples into bite-sized pieces and toss them in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Mix in the Dried Cranberries and Mandarins: Add cranberries and mandarin oranges into the bowl.
- Make the Dressing: Mix vanilla yogurt and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Combine Everything: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently fold it together.
- Chill, Then Serve: Let the salad chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add nuts for extra crunch or use different fruits to customize the salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Carrot Salad, Apple Salad, Vegetarian Salad, Fresh Salad, Healthy Side Dish