Description
Carrot Apple Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that combines the crispness of fresh apples and carrots with the sweet notes of dried cranberries and mandarins. This vibrant salad features a creamy dressing made from yogurt and mayonnaise, making it not only visually appealing but also a tasty addition to any meal. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a side for dinner, this salad is quick to prepare and can be made ahead of time to let the flavors meld together. With its healthy ingredients, it’s a wonderful option for those looking to enjoy a nutritious dish packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 red delicious apple
- 1 granny smith apple
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups matchstick carrots
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries
- 1 cup canned mandarin segments, drained
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut both apples into matchstick-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl. Pour lemon juice over the apple slices and toss well. Let them soak for about 5 minutes.
- In another large mixing bowl, combine matchstick carrots, finely diced yellow onion, and dried cranberries. Add the marinated apples to this mixture.
- In the same bowl, add vanilla yogurt and mayonnaise along with sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the drained mandarin segments.
- Cover the salad with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least three hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg