Crunchy Carrot Apple Salad for a Fresh & Healthy Boost

This Carrot Apple Salad is a refreshing and nutritious side dish that combines fresh carrots and sweet apples.

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Prep Time 15

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 large Carrots grated or julienned
2 Apples Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, chopped

For the Dressing

1/2 cup Yogurt dairy-free option available
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed

Optional Add-ins

1/4 cup Nuts walnuts or sunflower seeds, toasted if desired
1/4 cup Raisins soaked in warm water

Equipment

box grater
mixing bowls
spatula

Method

Preparation Steps

Grate about two large carrots until you have a heaping cup. Wash, peel, and chop one or two apples.
In a separate bowl, combine yogurt with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the grated carrots and chopped apples. Add optional ingredients if desired.
Gently toss the mixture until all ingredients are well-coated with the dressing.
Chill the salad for at least one hour for better flavor integration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep dressing separate until ready to serve.

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