Description
This refreshing Carrot Apple Salad combines the sweetness of apples and carrots with a zesty yogurt dressing, making it a perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium carrots
- peeled and shredded
- 1 large apple
- grated or julienned
- ½ cup diced celery (optional)
- ¾ cup plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded carrots, grated apple, and diced celery if using.
- In a separate bowl, mix the yogurt, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot and apple mixture, tossing to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for the flavors to meld.
Notes
For added crunch, include chopped nuts. This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for a day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Carrot Apple Salad, healthy salad, yogurt dressing, easy recipe, American cuisine