Description
A refreshing and crunchy Carrot Apple Salad, perfect as a side or light snack — sweet apples and crisp carrots tossed with a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 3 large carrots, peeled and grated
- 2 medium apples, cored and grated
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt or mayonnaise (optional)
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine grated carrots and grated apples.
- Add raisins and nuts if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, yogurt (or mayonnaise), cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour dressing over the carrot-apple mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve as a side dish or light snack.
Notes
For extra crunch, lightly toast the nuts before adding. You can also add a handful of shredded coconut for a tropical twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: carrot salad, apple salad, healthy side dish, crunchy salad
