Description
Carrot Apple Salad is a light, refreshing salad made with shredded carrots, crisp apples, and a creamy yogurt dressing. Perfect as a healthy side dish or quick lunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
- 1 large apple, grated or julienned
- 1/2 cup diced celery (optional)
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and shred the carrots. Grate or julienne the apple and toss immediately with lemon juice.
- Dice the celery and chop the parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, honey, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Combine carrots, apple, and celery in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over the mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best texture.
- Toss apples in lemon juice immediately to prevent browning.
- Add toasted nuts or seeds just before serving for extra crunch.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg