Carrot Apple Salad Recipe
A delightful and easy-to-make Carrot Apple Salad that combines the sweetness of apples with the crunch of carrots and the tanginess of craisins, all brought together with a creamy dressing.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Salad:
- 4 medium carrots (coarsely grated)
- 1 apple (diced)
- 3/4 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
- 1/4 cup purple or sweet onion (finely diced)
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (real mayo or vegenaise)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 1/8 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
- pinch of black pepper (freshly ground)
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, combine mayo, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Prepare Salad: Grate the carrots, dice the apples, and finely dice the onion. Combine them in a large mixing bowl along with the craisins.
- Combine: Add the dressing to the salad to taste before serving. Mix well.
- Serve: Enjoy this quick, easy, and delicious salad with your loved ones!
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time, but add the dressing just before serving to keep it fresh and crunchy.
- Feel free to customize the salad by adding nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Carrot Apple Salad, Apple Carrot Craisin Salad, Easy Salad Recipe