Description
A light, crisp, and colorful salad made with apples, carrots, cranberries, and a creamy yogurt dressing. It’s easy to make, refreshing, and perfect for lunches, holidays, or any meal that needs a vibrant side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), julienned
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayo)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Core and julienne the apples, then toss them with lemon juice in a large bowl to prevent browning.
- Add shredded carrots, dried cranberries, and chopped nuts to the apples and mix well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir before serving and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use maple syrup and vegan mayo for a vegan-friendly version.
- Add sunflower or pumpkin seeds for extra crunch and texture.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Use fresh, crisp apples to maintain the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Refreshing Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad, apple carrot salad, cranberry carrot salad, creamy apple salad, healthy holiday salad