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Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing

Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing Bliss

This Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for any meal.
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Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, carrot, creamy dressing, healthy, quick, salad
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chilling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

  • Box Grater
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • tongs

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 2 large Carrots peeled and grated
  • 2 medium Apples cored and diced
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage finely shredded
  • ½ cup Raisins or Dried Cranberries
  • ½ cup Walnuts or Pecans chopped
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped

For the Creamy Citrus Dressing

  • ¼ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Honey or to taste
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Grate the carrots into a large mixing bowl.
  • Dice the apples and add to the bowl with the grated carrots.
  • Shred the red cabbage and add to the bowl.
  • Mix in the raisins or dried cranberries, walnuts or pecans, and fresh parsley.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice, lemon juice, and honey until smooth.
  • Combine the salad mixture with the creamy dressing and toss until coated.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or honey.
  • Chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving.
  • Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional chopped nuts or parsley.

Notes

For best results, keep salad components separate until ready to serve to maintain crispness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg