Description
A refreshing and crunchy carrot apple salad with a light, tangy dressing. This healthy salad combines sweet apples, crisp carrots, and a zesty lemon-honey dressing for a perfect side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large carrots, peeled and grated (about 2 cups)
- 2 medium apples, cored and julienned or grated
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- Fresh mint or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine grated carrots and julienned apples.
- Add raisins or dried cranberries and nuts (if using).
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, cinnamon, and salt to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot-apple mixture and toss well to combine.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve chilled.
Notes
- For best texture, serve immediately or within 2 hours of preparing.
- Add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt for a creamier version.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for balance, or sweet apples like Fuji for a sweeter salad.
- Can substitute honey with agave syrup for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad/Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg