Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad combining crisp apples and carrots with a creamy citrus dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples (any variety)
- 2 cups fresh raw carrots, grated or finely chopped
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 orange
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped walnuts or slivered almonds
- Optional: finely chopped mint or parsley
Instructions
- Prep the produce: Wash apples and carrots thoroughly. Core and slice apples thinly or chop into bite-sized pieces. Grate or chop the carrots.
- Mix the dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon zest, and orange juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine: In a large salad bowl, toss together apples, carrots, nuts, and herbs if using. Pour dressing over and mix until coated.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve cold, optionally garnished with additional nuts or herbs.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute yogurt and mayonnaise with a creamy avocado blend. Keep apples separate until serving to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: salad, apple salad, carrot salad, summer recipes, creamy dressing, healthy side dish