Description
This Carrot Apple Salad recipe is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines the sweetness of apples with the crunch of carrots, all tossed in a creamy and tangy dressing. Perfect for a quick and easy side dish!
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 4 medium carrots, coarsely grated
- 1 apple, diced
- 3/4 cup craisins, dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup purple or sweet onion, finely diced
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, real mayo or vegenaise
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 1/8 tsp sea salt, or to taste
- pinch of black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayo, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 Tbsp sugar, pinch of salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Assemble the Salad: Coarsely grate the carrots and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add diced apples, finely diced onions, and craisins.
- Add the Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad to taste just before serving; toss to combine.
- Serve: Enjoy this quick, easy, and delicious salad with your family!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
