Description
A refreshing salad combining sweet apples and earthy carrots, dressed with a creamy citrus dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 2 cups sliced apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (mint or parsley)
- 1/2 cup toasted nuts or seeds (walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds)
Instructions
- Peel and grate the carrots.
- Core and slice the apples thinly; toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, honey, and salt until smooth.
- Toss together grated carrots and sliced apples in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad and mix gently.
- Fold in fresh herbs and sprinkle with nuts or seeds.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
Serve immediately or store dressing separately to maintain crispness. Adjust dressing sweetness to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: salad, apple, carrot, citrus dressing, healthy recipe