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Carrot Apple Salad

Delicious Carrot Apple Salad Perfect for Any Occasion

This Carrot Apple Salad combines crunchy carrots and sweet apples for a refreshing dish that's perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2-3 pieces Carrots fresh, crisp
  • 2 medium Apples preferably Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Yogurt can swap for dairy-free yogurt
  • 1 piece Lemon freshly squeezed juice
Optional Add-ins
  • Nuts like walnuts or sunflower seeds
  • Raisins for added sweetness
  • Vinaigrette as an alternative dressing

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and peel 2-3 fresh carrots, then grate or julienne them. Slice 2 medium apples thinly and pat dry.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of yogurt with the juice of one lemon. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the grated carrots and apple slices. Toss gently to coat.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour to chill.
  5. Before serving, add optional toppings like nuts and raisins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Keep add-ins separate until serving to maintain freshness.

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