Deliciously Crunchy Carrot Apple Salad Recipe You’ll Love

Deliciously Crunchy Carrot Apple Salad Recipe with Craisins and Creamy Dressing

Deliciously Crunchy Carrot Apple Salad Recipe You’ll Love

This Deliciously Crunchy Carrot Apple Salad with Craisins and Creamy Dressing is a refreshing, vibrant salad perfect for gatherings.

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Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Craisins, Creamy Dressing, Deliciously Crunchy Carrot Apple Salad, Healthy Salad, Quick Salad

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 230kcal

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Grater
Chopping Board
Knife

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 cups Carrots, coarsely grated
1 cup Apple, diced Crisp varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are best.
1/2 cup Craisins
1/4 cup Onion, finely chopped Purple or sweet varieties recommended.

For the Creamy Dressing

1/2 cup Mayonnaise Substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
1 tablespoon Sugar Can substitute with honey.
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Coarsely grate the carrots and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the apple into bite-sized pieces and finely chop the onion; add both to the mixing bowl with the grated carrots.
Toss in the craisins.
Drizzle the creamy dressing over the salad mixture and stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual bowls, garnishing with nuts or additional craisins if desired.

Notes

For added texture, consider incorporating chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans. Store leftover salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping the dressing separate until serving.

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