Description
A refreshing and crunchy Carrot Apple Salad with sweet apples, shredded carrots, and a light tangy dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a healthy snack that’s quick to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 2 medium apples, cored and shredded or thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt or mayonnaise (optional for creaminess)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded carrots, shredded apples, raisins, and nuts if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, yogurt or mayonnaise (if using), salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
You can adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup. For a vegan version, omit the yogurt or use a plant-based alternative. Add a pinch of cinnamon for extra warmth and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: carrot apple salad, healthy salad, side dish, easy salad