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Best Carrot Apple Salad Recipe

Best Carrot Apple Salad Recipe

A vibrant and refreshing Best Carrot Apple Salad Recipe, combining apples, carrots, and creamy dressing for a perfect side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruits and Vegetables
  • 1 red delicious apple
  • 1 granny smith apple
  • 2 cups matchstick carrots precooked or freshly cut
  • ¼ cup yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 cup canned mandarin segments drained
Dressing and Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup dried sweetened cranberries
  • ½ cup vanilla yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut both the red delicious and granny smith apples into matchstick-sized pieces, then place them in a bowl.
  2. Pour 2 tablespoons of lemon juice over the apple pieces and toss thoroughly to coat.
  3. Let the apples sit for at least 5 minutes.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add the matchstick carrots, diced yellow onion, and sweetened dried cranberries.
  5. Once the apples have soaked, add them to the large mixing bowl with the other ingredients.
  6. Add the vanilla yogurt and mayonnaise to the bowl.
  7. Add sugar, salt, and pepper into the bowl.
  8. Stir all ingredients together well until evenly coated in the dressing.
  9. Gently fold in the drained canned mandarin segments.
  10. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least three hours.
  11. After chilling, serve the salad cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 3.5g

Notes

This salad is best served cold and can be customized with nuts or different fruits according to your taste.

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