Description
Carrot Apple Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that blends the crispness of apples and carrots with the sweetness of dried cranberries and mandarins. This delightful salad features a creamy vanilla yogurt and mayo dressing that elevates its flavor profile, making it a favorite for picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings. Packed with vitamins and nutrients, it’s not only delicious but also a healthy addition to any meal. Perfect as a side dish or even a light lunch, this Carrot Apple Salad is sure to impress both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 red delicious apple
- 1 granny smith apple
- 2 cups matchstick carrots
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries
- 1 cup canned mandarin segments
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Seasonings: sugar, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Cut both apples into matchsticks and place in a mixing bowl.
- Pour lemon juice over apples; toss to coat.
- Let apples sit for 5 minutes to prevent browning.
- In a large bowl, combine matchstick carrots and diced onion.
- Add dried cranberries to the carrot mixture.
- Mix in the apples after resting.
- Combine vanilla yogurt, mayo, sugar, salt, and pepper in the bowl; stir well.
- Gently fold in mandarin segments.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor. Feel free to add nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch. Allowing the salad to chill helps meld the flavors beautifully.