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Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing

Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing Bliss

Enjoy this Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing, a delightful dish brightening any meal with its vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 large Carrots Grated fresh for crispness.
  • 2 cups Apples Use tart Granny Smith or sweet Honeycrisp.
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage Finely shredded.
  • 1/2 cup Dried Fruit Raisins or cranberries.
  • 1/2 cup Nuts Walnuts or pecans.
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Fresh and chopped.
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Provides creaminess.
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise For extra creaminess.
  • 1 each Fresh Orange Juice Juice of one orange.
  • 1/2 each Lemon Juice Juice of half a lemon.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey For sweetness.
  • 1 pinch Salt Essential seasoning.
  • 1 pinch Pepper Essential seasoning.

Equipment

  • Box grater
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Begin by peeling and grating 2 large carrots using a box grater or food processor.
  2. Core and dice 2 crisp apples into bite-sized pieces and add them to the carrots.
  3. Finely shred 1 cup of red cabbage and add it to the mixing bowl.
  4. Mix in 1/2 cup of dried fruits and 1/2 cup of chopped nuts.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, and the citrus juices.
  6. Whisk until smooth, then add 1 tablespoon of honey and pinch of salt and pepper.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning, then cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  9. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional nuts and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, refrigerate before serving and add nuts last to maintain their crunch.

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