Description
Carrot Apple Salad is a fresh, crunchy, and lightly sweet side dish made with crisp carrots and juicy apples tossed in a bright lemon-honey dressing. It’s quick to prepare, refreshing, and perfect for balancing rich or savory meals.
Ingredients
- 3 cups carrots, grated or julienned
- 2 medium apples, cored and thinly sliced or shredded
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or mint, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Place grated carrots and sliced or shredded apples in a large bowl.
- Toss apples with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot and apple mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Stir in raisins or dried cranberries and chopped nuts if using.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or mint just before serving.
Notes
- Use green apples for a more tart flavor.
- Add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the dressing for extra zing.
- For a creamy version, mix in a spoonful of Greek yogurt or mayo.
- Freshly grated carrots provide the best texture.
- Salad tastes even better after chilling for 30 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
