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Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad Recipe

Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad Recipe

A refreshing Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad Recipe combining crunchy carrots, sweet apples, and tangy cranberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 large apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), diced
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro optional

For the Dressing

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large bowl, combine grated carrots, diced apple, and dried cranberries. Add chopped nuts and herbs if using for extra crunch and flavor.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and honey (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until the salad is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
  • Serve chilled. Give it a quick toss before plating to refresh the dressing.

Notes

Use sweetened dried cranberries for a pleasant contrast to the tangy dressing. Greek yogurt can be substituted for vanilla yogurt if you prefer a less-sweet version. Toss the apple slices with a bit of lemon juice right after cutting to keep them crisp and bright. For a dairy-free option, replace yogurt and mayonnaise with vegan alternatives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword apple salad, carrot salad, cranberry salad, Easy Salad, Healthy Salad, refreshing salad
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