Description
This Crunchy Apple & Carrot Salad is a refreshing, flavorful mix of sweet and tangy fruits, vegetables, and a creamy citrus dressing. With a perfect balance of textures and flavors, it’s an ideal side dish for any occasion. The creamy yogurt and mayonnaise dressing with a hint of citrus makes this salad extra special
Ingredients
- 1 red apple, cut into matchstick pieces
- 1 green apple, cut into matchstick pieces
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups matchstick carrots
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, sweetened
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup canned mandarin segments, drained
Instructions
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Prepare the Apples
Slice both the red and green apples into matchstick pieces. Place them in a bowl, pour the lemon juice over the apple pieces, and toss well to coat. Let the apples sit for about 5 minutes to absorb the lemon juice, which prevents browning. -
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, add the matchstick carrots, diced onion, and dried cranberries. -
Add the Apples
After the apples have soaked in lemon juice, add them to the mixing bowl with the other ingredients. -
Make the Dressing
Add the vanilla yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir everything together until well combined and evenly coated. -
Finish with Mandarins
Gently fold in the drained mandarin segments to avoid breaking them up too much.
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Chill
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use Greek yogurt instead of vanilla yogurt and reduce the amount of mayonnaise.
- You can substitute the dried cranberries with raisins or another dried fruit if preferred.
- This salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a fresh side dish at a family meal!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg