Description
Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad is a fresh and colorful side dish made with crisp apples, shredded carrots, red cabbage, crunchy nuts, and a creamy citrus dressing. Perfect for quick lunches, potlucks, and healthy family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
- 1 medium apple, diced
- 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Creamy Citrus Dressing
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and grate the carrot into a large mixing bowl.
- Core and dice the apple, then immediately add it to the bowl with the carrots.
- Add the shredded red cabbage, raisins or dried cranberries, chopped nuts, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving for the best flavor and texture.
- Garnish with extra nuts or parsley if desired and serve chilled.
Notes
Add the nuts just before serving to keep them crunchy.
Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples work best for texture and flavor.
For a vegan version, use dairy-free yogurt and vegan mayonnaise.
Great with grilled chicken, salmon, or wraps for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg