Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad combining crisp apples and earthy carrots with a creamy citrus dressing, inspired by family memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 medium carrots
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon or orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or sunflower seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Wash the apples and carrots thoroughly. Dice or grate them into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, citrus juice, honey, and seasonings. Whisk until creamy.
- Combine everything: In a large bowl, mix the diced apples and carrots. Pour the dressing over and gently toss.
- Let it chill: Place the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve with love: Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with herbs or nuts as desired.
Notes
This salad can be customized with different fruits and vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: salad, apple salad, carrot salad, healthy salad, vegetarian recipes