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Carrot Apple Salad Recipe

Carrot Apple Salad Recipe

5 from 23 reviews

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.

Ingredients

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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)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, combine mayo, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  2. Prepare Salad: Grate the carrots, dice the apples, and finely dice the onion. Combine them in a large mixing bowl along with the craisins.
  3. Combine: Add the dressing to the salad to taste before serving. Mix well.
  4. 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.

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Keywords: Carrot Apple Salad, Apple Carrot Craisin Salad, Easy Salad Recipe