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Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing

Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing Delight

Experience the vibrant Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing, a fresh and colorful dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium Carrots peeled and grated
  • 2 medium Apples cored and diced; Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended
  • 2 cups Red Cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup Dried Fruit e.g., raisins or cranberries
  • 1/2 cup Nuts e.g., walnuts or pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt substitute with dairy-free yogurt for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or more yogurt for a lighter version
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Orange Juice or other citrus juices
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice optional
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • grater
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and grate the carrots into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Core and dice the apples, adding them to the bowl.
  3. Finely shred the red cabbage and add it to the bowl along with the dried fruit, nuts, and parsley.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine thoroughly.
  6. Adjust seasoning if necessary and refrigerate for about 15 minutes before serving.
  7. Garnish with additional nuts or parsley and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Add nuts right before serving to maintain crunch. Prevent browning of apples by mixing immediately.

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