Description
This carrot apple salad offers a vibrant blend of crisp apples, fresh carrots, and a tangy yogurt dressing, making it both comforting and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
- 1 large apple, grated or julienned (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 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 to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and shred the carrots using a box grater or food processor.
- Grate or julienne the apple of your choice.
- Combine the carrots, apple, and optional celery in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot and apple mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish with extra parsley before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp apples and carrots for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust honey or maple syrup based on apple sweetness.
- Refrigerate for several hours to enhance flavor blending.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Carrot Apple Salad