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Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing

Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Bliss

This Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing is a nutritious gem packed with vibrant flavors and textures.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 to 3 medium Carrots Grated
  • 2 medium Apples Cored and diced (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage Finely shredded
  • 1/2 cup Dried Fruit Raisins or cranberries
  • 1/4 cup Nuts Chopped walnuts or pecans, can substitute with seeds
  • 1 handful Parsley Roughly chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Can substitute with non-dairy yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Light or vegan mayo can be used
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Orange Juice Can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1/2 medium Lemon Juice
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Honey Or substitute with maple syrup
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Box grater
  • Food Processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by grating 2 to 3 medium carrots using a box grater or a food processor.
  2. Core and dice 2 crisp apples and add them to the bowl with grated carrots.
  3. Finely shred about 1 cup of red cabbage and add it along with dried fruit to the mixing bowl.
  4. Chop 1/4 cup of walnuts or pecans and a handful of fresh parsley, then fold into the salad.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice, juice of 1/2 a lemon, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat.
  7. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as preferred.
  8. Cover the mixing bowl and refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
  9. Once chilled, stir the salad gently before serving and garnish with extra chopped parsley or nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For maximum freshness, serve immediately after chilling. Best if nuts are added right before serving to retain their crunch.

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