Description
A refreshing salad combining crisp apples and crunchy carrots, topped with a creamy citrus dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), cored and diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (or nuts like pecans or walnuts)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or mint) for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Wash and peel the carrots, then grate them using a box grater or food processor.
- Chop the Apples: Core and dice the apples into bite-sized pieces and toss with lemon juice.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the citrus juices, Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), honey (or maple syrup), and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine It All: In a large bowl, mix the grated carrots, apples, and sunflower seeds. Pour the dressing over and toss until coated.
- Serving Time: Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes before serving, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Prepare ingredients in advance for convenience, but mix right before serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: salad, apple salad, carrot salad, healthy salad, refreshing